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...
National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) has reported its highest-ever operational and financial performance for FY2025-26 as the state-run aluminium producer moves ahead with major expansion projects and a broader push into critical minerals and resource security. National Aluminium Company Ltd...
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An ambitious plan has been shared by the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) concerning the production at its Kodingamali Mines, where it is planning to expand the capacity from the current 3.6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 6 MTPA. This indicates the firm's strong and sustainable demand within the...
Canyon Resources has increased its investments in rail and port infrastructure linked to its Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon as it prepares for its first bauxite shipment targeted for late Q3 2026. The company’s subsidiary, Camalco, increased its stake in rail operator Camrail from 9.1 per...
Mineracao Rio do Norte (MRN), Brazil’s largest bauxite producer, has secured an installation licence for its Novas Minas project, paving the way to extend operations in Pará state until 2041. To know the long-term bauxite market forecast, book our report: “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast...
In the Muir House district and the surrounding areas of northwest St Ann, farmers will be receiving benefits from a new storage pond with a capacity of 2.5 million gallons. This project is being initiated by Discovery Bauxite in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Mining, along with...
Metro Mining, an Australian mining and exploration company, has recently shared its financial performance for the year 2025 in its Annual General Meeting 2026. As per the firm's report, it has shown exceptional financial recovery, operational growth and has significantly positioned itself in the...
Hugh Hart, former Jamaican minister and distinguished attorney, has passed away at 96, bringing to a close a long career in public service and law. Prime Minister Andrew Holness noted Hart’s long-standing contribution to public life, highlighting his role in shaping key areas of national...
Indonesia’s bauxite, alumina and aluminium sectors are growing, but there are gaps between mining, refining and smelting. The United States Geological Survey data of 2026 shows Indonesia’s alumina production at about 1.2 million tonnes in 2024, rising to 1.5 million tonnes in 2025. Bauxite...
Several African countries, including Nigeria, are increasing efforts to use their large bauxite reserves for industrial development. Governments and investors are shifting from exporting raw minerals to processing them within the country. In Nigeria, the government is planning to set up a large...
Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NMDC to collaborate in the rare earth elements (REE) sector, on March 16, 2026. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 "...
Russia proposed cooperation with West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia, on nuclear power development, aluminium processing and education during a visit by Ambassador Sergey Tolchenov to the Indonesian province in early March 2026. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook,...
Canyon Resources, which is listed on the ASX, shared that at its Minim Martap bauxite project site in Cameroon, a surface miner has been brought. The firm is now planning to start with the mining operations before the end of March. As of now, the firm is aiming to start the first bauxite production...
The financing plan for the Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon faced a setback after shareholders of Canyon Resources rejected part of the company’s capital-raising proposal. The company said that on a special general meeting held on March 9, shareholders rejected the second tranche of a...
Venezuela’s National Assembly has initially approved a new mining bill aimed at attracting foreign investment by reforming the country’s mining sector. It is said to be moving at “Trump speed”, meaning rapid policy changes to revive the mining sector after years of stagnation. The main objective of...
Jamaica has launched a new phase of the Bauxite Community Development Programme (BCDP), marking three decades of sustained efforts to channel mining revenues back into communities located near the country’s bauxite operations. The official launch of Phase VIII took place on March 4, with an...
The Opposition Spokesperson on Energy and Telecommunications, Phillip Paulwell, emphasised that the economic advantages that can be received from Jamaica after establishing a rare earth minerals industry. He added that this could create exciting opportunities for technological progress as well. In...
Africa Finance Corporation and the Federal Government of Nigeria have signed a deal to invest in three major mining projects. One of them includes USD 1.3 billion for an aluminium refinery project. This agreement was signed under the Solid Mineral Development Fund (SMDF), a sovereign investment...
In a competitive auction conducted by the Government of Odisha, Vedanta Limited has been awarded the status of preferred bidder for the Karnapodikonda bauxite block in Odisha. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain...
The aluminium value chain moved through a week shaped less by routine output numbers and more by structural forces - environmental accountability, resource nationalism, tariff recalibration and fresh capacity ambitions. Across continents, governments and producers alike signalled that aluminium is...
