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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To set the context of this piece, it is necessary to understand that India’s Aluminium Vision 2047 and Viksit Bharat are intrinsically aligned and they complement each other’s ambition. Truth be told, achieving the milestones outlined in the Aluminium Vision 2047 can place India on course to...
The Nyinahin bauxite project in the Ashanti Region, Ghana, gains momentum for mining development as The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC), Metalloïd Resources Investment, LLC-S.P.C, and Ghana Integrated Bauxite Development Limited Company (GIBDLC) have secured a USD 60...
IIT Bhubaneswar has reportedly innovated a satellite-enabled method to map potential bauxite deposits across Odisha, a state that holds more than half of the country’s known reserves of the mineral. According to the Indian Institute of Technology, Odisha is estimated to contain around 2.3 billion...
Vedanta Limited, the largest aluminium producer of India, is attempting to secure reliable bauxite supplies to support its core business amid regulatory delays, legal proceedings and resistance from local communities. For the upcoming months, the outcome of these parallel challenges will play a...
In addition to bauxite, the Shenjiazhuang project also discovered significant associated resources, including 198 million tonnes of coal (mainly coking coal), 69.5 million tonnes of hard clay, 13,000 tonnes of gallium, 4.34 million tonnes of Shanxi-type iron ore, and 2.03 million tonnes of iron...
Canyon Resources has appointed Ernst & Young as its new external auditor, in place of HLB Mann Judd. This appointment has been conducted after the board of the company decided to change the previous auditor after a formal review and approval from the regulators. To know more about the global...
Canyon Resources is pushing ahead with preparations at its Minim Martap Bauxite Project in Cameroon, with the developer maintaining momentum across operations, transport and financing as it works towards a February 2026 commissioning milestone. The Australia-based miner said major equipment and...
Image for reference only The global bauxite production for 2025 stands at an estimated 475-480 million tonnes, as per AL Circle research. The year has seen it all. From sanctions to initiations, hikes to deflations and a series of volatilities hitting the industry over and over. But the bauxite...
VBX Limited’s latest drilling campaign has shifted attention back to its Wuudagu bauxite project, after a new round of exploration work suggested the resource could prove more substantial than previously outlined. The company reported strong results from the undrilled Wuudagu E and F plateaus in...
The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has rejected reports suggesting that government plans to hand over the Nyinahin bauxite concessions to businessman Ibrahim Mahama, calling the claims “false and misleading.” In its statement, GIADEC said it had taken note of a...
Kindia Bauxite Company in Guinea has launched 10 new CDD 5B1 diesel locomotives, along with 95 wagons. This launch is done with the aim of increasing the haul capacity as well as reducing the time taken during travelling on its rail networks. After the introduction of these locomotives, the company...
The Chhattisgarh High Court has rejected an intra-court appeal filed by Keshkal G N India Bauxite Mines and Minerals Ltd regarding a bauxite mining lease in the Kanker–Bastar region of the state. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Bibhu Datta Guru, in an order passed...
Guinea holds the largest bauxite reserves in the world, a crucial raw material for the global aluminium industry, which is gaining importance for global clean energy efforts. But, villages near mining operations, like Koussadji, are vocalising about the rising air and water pollution released by...
Farms near South32's Worsley bauxite mine in Western Australia reported a drastic change in their water flow and salinity levels. While some areas have dried up, others report a sudden rise in groundwater levels, resulting in waterlogging and land degradation. Some residents, including local farmer...
IB2 has announced the formal inauguration of its very first large-scale aluminium production factory at Liulin, Shanxi, in China. This success is the result of IB2’s partnership with the Shanxi Senze Energy Technology Group. Image for representational purposes only Explore- Most accurate data to...
Guinea-Conakry has formally moved into the construction phase of a large-scale alumina refinery in the Boké prefecture, identifying a key development in the country’s efforts to deepen domestic mineral processing and capture greater value from its vast bauxite reserves. The project, known as the...
India’s bauxite exports today look very different from where they stood just a few years ago. This change in picture is due to higher production at home and a gradual easing of import dependence. In 2023, exports over the nine-month period (January to September) totalled 60.968 thousand tonnes,...
Recently, a soil examination conducted by scientists from the University of the Philippines–Diliman has confirmed a Karst bauxite deposit in Paranas, Samar, containing aluminium and rare earth elements. Image source: Wikipedia Karst bauxite deposit is primarily formed by the prolonged exposure of...
