International investor interest in Ghana’s bauxite industry has intensified, with Coal India becoming the latest overseas company to evaluate opportunities in the country as it seeks to diversify beyond coal and secure mineral assets abroad. The Indian state-controlled miner’s interest remains at...
Alcoa has moved its proposed acquisition of South32's bauxite, alumina and aluminium interests forward with a US SEC filing, with the transaction carrying an implied enterprise value of up to USD 5.6 billion. Alcoa Corporation has filed a Form S-4 registration statement with the US Securities and...
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Akatswiri Mineral Resources is optimistic about its $820 million aluminium production project, which can potentially transform Malawi's industrial landscape. The company has completed a feasibility study for mining bauxite deposits in the Mulanje Mountain region. It plans to refine the ore into...
Guinea and China celebrated a historic milestone on October 4, 2024, as they commemorated 65 years of the reestablishment of their diplomatic relations. This enduring partnership, a cornerstone in sub-Saharan Africa, has thrived through collaboration in critical sectors such as education, health,...
Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM) and the Agro-Investment Corporation (Agro-Invest) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to repurpose former bauxite mining lands for agricultural development in an initiative that will revolutionise Jamaica's agricultural sector. This landmark...
The ASX-listed Australian company with a portfolio of high-grade bauxite in Africa, Lindian Resources Ltd has entered into binding agreements with Enterprise Generale d’Entretien & Construction and Lancinet Dabo, granting them a 10-year lease and operational rights for the Woula Bauxite Project in...
TOP International Holding Pte Ltd., a leading global mining and resources company, on November 11, 2024, announced the signing of a new bauxite purchase agreement with Lubei Group, a diversified multinational conglomerate and one of China's leading producers in fertilizers, chemicals, and minerals,...
On the evening of November 7, 2024, the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) hosted its prestigious annual Awards Gala Dinner at Optus Stadium in Perth. The event drew a full house, including distinguished guests such as the WA Premier, Hon Roger Cook; Minister for Mines, Hon...
Australia’s Metro Mining has secured multi-cargo offtake agreements for bauxite shipments from its Bauxite Hills Mine in Queensland, covering the years 2025 and 2026. The agreements total 6.9 million wet metric tonnes (WMT) in 2025 and 6.1 million WMT in 2026, ensuring a robust demand for its...
The International Committee for Study of Bauxite, Alumina, and Aluminium (ICSOBA) hosted its 42nd International Conference and Exhibition in Lyon, France, from October 27 to 31, 2024, at the Lyon Convention Centre and the adjacent Marriott Hotel. With its rich history and cultural heritage, Lyon...
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice-president and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of Ghana, has recently declared that the development of central railway lines in the country will be key in steering forward the upliftment Ghana needs through bauxite and other mineral mining and...
Metro Mining Limited has yet again achieved a new monthly high shipment by delivering 793,420 tonnes of wet bauxite in October 2024. The shipment volume rose 1.72 per cent month-on-month from 780,000 tonnes and surged year-on-year by 18 per cent. Image Source: LinkedIn (Metro Mining) The...
The bauxite mining subsidiary of one of the leading aluminium producers recently announced the suspension of its bauxite export operations from Port Kamsar (GNKMR). However, there has been no official justification for the move. How can it impact the Guinean workforce? Despite possessing the...
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) has confirmed that the removal of two derelict bauxite vessels from the Naiviqiri jetty in Bua is set to take place soon. MSAF Chief Executive Joeli Cawaki shared this update with FBC News, noting that the vessels are among those prioritised for removal...
Shanxi Coking Coal Energy Group Co., Ltd. has announced a major acquisition, securing prospecting rights for coal and bauxite resources in the city of Lvliang. The deal, valued at RMB 24.7 billion ($3.46 billion), represents a significant expansion of the company's resource portfolio. The...
Montenegro has consented to a concession contract with Novi Boksiti, a metal ore mining company in Niksic, over intricate geological probes and exploitation of red bauxite in the western municipality of Niksic. Montenegro's Minister of Mining, Oil and Gas, Admir Sahmanovic, worked out and signed...
Rio Tinto, a leading global mining group, has announced its production and operational results for the third quarter of 2024 ended September 30. Overall, the company has achieved many new milestones across its operations, including a surge in bauxite production. Overview of bauxite production The...
The Australian Aluminium Council has renewed its call for the inclusion of bauxite, alumina and aluminium to Australia's Critical Minerals list, as a new report highlights growing risks to the sector. The report "Vulnerabilities & Opportunities in Australia's Upstream Aluminium Sectors" highlights...
Ashanti Bauxite Limited, a joint venture between the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) and Rocksure International Limited, has announced ambitious plans to develop a bauxite mine with an integrated refinery in the Nyinahin-Mpasaaso area of the Ashanti Region. This...
Arrow Minerals Limited is poised to launch its maiden bauxite exploration program at the Niagara Bauxite Project in Guinea. The program will include drilling, bulk sampling, and metallurgical testing to estimate Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resources. This will set the stage for a Scoping Study...
