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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Carmaker Truong Hai Group Corporation (THACO), one of the pioneers in the Vietnamese auto industry, has unveiled plans for a VND103 trillion (US$4.1 billion) circular economy complex dedicated to mining and processing bauxite in Lam Dong Province. Dubbed Lam Dong 2 Aluminum Complex, this innovative...
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, in November 2023, initiated the construction of a pilot plant to convert bauxite residue, a waste stream from alumina refining, into manufactured soil. The pilot plant is thought to be the...
As per the reports, the Western Australian government has agreed to allow Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC) to continue bauxite mining and downstream alumina refining in the state. The Western Australian government has declared that it would accept the newest five-year mining plan (also...
On Friday, December 22, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik virtually attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Hindalco Alumina Refinery and Apparel Unit to be set up by Utkal Alumina Social Welfare Foundation. The alumina refinery will come up at Kansariguda, and the apparel complex will be in...
Hydro Paragominas in Para, a bauxite mining company, has reportedly partnered with Irmen Máquinas to acquire two 100 per cent electric SANY SKT90E trucks, each with a bauxite loading capacity of 60 tonnes. Hydro is increasing its electric transport fleet as part of the 2030 decarbonisation...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG) has been accredited with the Performance Standard V2 (2017) Provisional certification. CBG has received the certification for its activities in Boké Prefecture, Guinea, which include bauxite mining near...
Yemi Osinbajo, the former Vice President of Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa with a GDP of $477.38 billion, contends that by prioritising renewable energy resources, both Nigeria and the broader African continent could potentially slash energy expenses by 30 per cent and significantly...
In a recent announcement, Metro Mining Limited, a key player in the bauxite industry, proudly disclosed a noteworthy achievement in its operations despite facing a temporary setback due to Tropical Cyclone Jasper. As of December 13, 2023, the company has successfully produced and shipped 4.51...
As part of the long-term global decarbonisation strategy, Rio Tinto has approved the construction of a new 12.4 MW solar farm and 8.8MVa/2.1MWh of battery storage for renewable energy supply to Amrun bauxite mine near Weipa in Queensland. This initiative also represents Rio Tinto's ongoing efforts...
National Trust (NT), the largest supplier and importer of raw and value-added minerals in the United Arab Emirates, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a Pakistani firm to establish a strategic partnership. The partnership aims to invest 30 million UAE Dirhams in the mining,...
On Thursday, November 23, Metro Mining Limited reported that its record production at Bauxite Hills mine made the sales target easily achievable. CEO and MD Simon Wensley said that the phased expansion to 5 million wet metric tonnes in August and September 2023 helped Bauxite Hills mine meet the...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has initiated the construction of a first-of-its-kind pilot plant to convert bauxite residue, a waste stream generated during alumina refining, into a specially engineered soil known as 'Turba.' EGA's Turba, created from bauxite residue, offers a promising...
As the backbone of industries worldwide, aluminium is pivotal in modern technology, from laptops to spaceships. However, the key ingredient, bauxite, necessitates sustainable mining practices to mitigate adverse environmental and social impacts. Let's delve into the intricate world of bauxite...
The global bauxite mining industry is expanding due to many causes, including the increasing demand for aluminium products. Aluminium is a highly adaptable and low-density substance used in diverse sectors such as automotive, aircraft, construction, packaging, and consumer products. As the sectors...
According to an update on Monday, November 20, Hydro and Glencore’s partnership over Alunorte and Mineracão Rio do Norte (MRN) acquisition has received unconditional approval from relevant competition authorities, including Brazil, China, Germany, and Austria. There remain no regulatory conditions...
Ghana's efforts to enhance the value of its bauxite mining industry have taken a significant stride forward with the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) and its partner, Rocksure International, revealing the results of the Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for Nyinahin Block B...
We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated event that is set to illuminate the world of bauxite, alumina, and aluminium like never before – the upcoming 11th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition. The conference and exhibition will be held in Nagpur, India, from...
Suriname's government has announced its intention to seek potential investors to develop bauxite projects in the Bakhuis area in the western part of the country. This move comes after several unsuccessful attempts dating back to the 1970s to initiate such projects in Suriname. The government cited...
