Metro Mining has reported record quarterly bauxite shipments for the three months ended June 30, 2026, despite operational disruptions caused by Tropical Cyclone Narelle and the temporary dry-docking of its Offshore Floating Terminal (OFT) Ikamba. The company shipped 1.8 million wet metric tonnes...
Australia-based bauxite producer Metro Mining closed June 2026 with a sharp month-on-month increase in shipments from its Bauxite Hills Mine in North Queensland, while higher quarterly volumes and a substantial rise in waste stripping marked the company’s second-quarter operational performance. The...
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This week the upstream sector of the global aluminium industry witnessed many significant events. News of new highs, marginal misses, financial results, etc, have kept the industry on its toes. To begin with, Metro Mining has reached a new annual milestone, shipping 5.7 million tonnes of wet...
Metro Mining has achieved a new annual high with 5.7 million tonnes of wet bauxite shipment. The consistent growth month-on-month since August 2024 has led to a yearly shipment increase of 24 per cent. But despite the growth, the Australian mining company has failed to achieve its annual target of...
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...
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...
This week has seen significant developments in the upstream sector of the aluminium industry, which includes bauxite, alumina, and primary aluminium. Notably, the average spot price for alumina in China surpassed RMB 5000 for the first time on Wednesday, settling at RMB 5,007 per tonne before...
Metro Mining Limited has reported a standout third-quarter operational update for 2024, marking a record-breaking period for the company's bauxite production. The company achieved quarterly shipments of 2.13 million wet metric tonnes (WMT), a substantial 50 per cent increase over Q2 2024 and a 32...
In September 2024, Metro Mining’s bauxite shipment from Bauxite Hills Mine in Queensland recorded a new monthly high of 780,000 tonnes, up 8 per cent from 720,000 tonnes in August 2024 . Year-on-year, the shipment in September marked an increase of 35 per cent. The surge in monthly shipment could...
Metro Mining Limited has significantly increased throughput rates at its Bauxite Hills operation in Western Australia. One of the biggest reasons was commissioning two new Cat 992 Wheel Loaders and installing a new screening system. The company introduced a new apron/wobbler feeder screening...
The Australian bauxite miner Metro Mining achieved a new shipping milestone in August 2024, as expansion activities at its Bauxite Hills Mine in Queensland significantly boosted production. The company recorded a 13 per cent increase in shipments compared to July, with 720,000 wet metric tonnes...
The Australian mining and exploration company based in Brisbane, Queensland, Metro Mining, is poised for significant growth as it moves towards increased production from Q4 2024. It has ambitious plans to expand its capacity to over 7 million tonnes per annum by 2025 and beyond. CEO Simon Wensley...
Metro Mining Limited has announced a new shipment record for the second quarter of the calendar year, reaching 1.42 million WMT (wet metric tonnes). This represents a 12 per cent increase compared to Q2 2023. Year to date, the total shipments stand at 1.50 million WMT. Additionally, Q2 2024 has...
On April 30, 2024, Australia's leading bauxite miner, Metro Mining initiated a trading halt in anticipation of an imminent announcement regarding capital raising. With a market capitalisation of $222.73 million, the company has stated that the halt will persist until May 2, 2024, or until the...
The Australian mining and exploration company Metro Mining Limited has announced that its Offshore Floating Terminal (OFT), Ikamba, smoothly departed from Weipa on April 25 th and successfully completed its mobilisation to Skardon River. On April 28 th , Ikamba commenced cargo operations, loading...
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...
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...
The Australian mining and exploration company Metro Mining Limited has announced that in the six months ending 30 June 2023 (‘H1 2023’), it achieved a record in H1 shipments. The strategies implemented during 2022 aimed at reducing unit costs and improving its resilience are now being realised by...
The Australian mining and exploration company Metro Mining Limited has revealed that it has entered into a facility agreement with US-based resource project financier Nebari Holdings' Nebari Natural Resources Credit Fund I, LP and Nebari Natural Resources Credit Fund II, LP for a Financing Facility...
