Saudi Arabian Mining Co. (Maaden) has secured USD 1 billion in inaugural international syndicated credit facilities, with strong demand from global lenders highlighting confidence in the company's expansion strategy and Saudi Arabia's broader mining ambitions. Maaden has secured USD 1 billion in...
Vedanta Aluminium veteran Rajiv Kumar has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Jindal Steel after completing a successful stint as Chief Executive Officer of Vedanta Aluminium. Kumar, who brings more than three decades of experience in the metals and mining industry, will now oversee the...
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US aluminium giant Alcoa’s proposed expansion plan of its bauxite mining operations near Perth has come to a crossroads where industrial growth, environmental responsibility and community expectations converge. As the essential raw material for aluminium – a metal central to modern infrastructure,...
The collective agreement for mines, quarries, and related industries in Guinea will take effect in August, according to a letter dated August 12 from the country's Ministry of Labour and Civil Service to the National Chamber of Mines, local media reported. Rusal Friguia, a bauxite and alumina...
Romain Girbal is a seasoned entrepreneur and business developer with over two decades of experience across diverse industries. A graduate of HEC Paris specialising in Business Law and Management, he is recognised for his strategic vision and leadership. In 2013, he co-founded Alliance Minière...
A new protocol has been signed between India and Russia with the sole aim of deepening the industrial cooperation concerning aluminium, railways and the mining sector. At the 11th session of the India-Russia Working Group on Modernisation and Industrial Cooperation, both nations reaffirmed their...
Rio Tinto has approved a USD 180 million investment for the development of the Norman Creek project at its Amrun bauxite mine on Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula. Image source: Rio Tinto The initiative aims to access approximately 466 million tonnes of high-grade bauxite representing nearly half of...
As of August 5, 2025, Guinea has revoked the bauxite concession previously awarded to Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC), a subsidiary of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), citing violations of the national mining code. The concession has been reassigned to a newly established state-backed entity. This...
In alignment with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM) and its commitment to achieving zero harm, Rio Tinto, a leading global mining group engaged in the discovery, mining and processing of the Earth's mineral resources has published comprehensive details on its global...
Bosnian bauxite miner Boksit reported a net profit of 4.7 million marka (USD 2.8 million / EUR 2.4 million) for the first half of 2025, a sharp turnaround from 791,013 marka in the same period last year, the company announced last week. Image for representational purpose The strong profit...
In a strategic pivot highlighting both innovation and geopolitical foresight, global integrated aluminium producing firm Alcoa of Australia Limited, part of Alcoa Corporation, has announced a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Japan Australia Gallium Associates Pty Ltd (JAGA) to explore gallium...
ABx Group Limited has reported notable progress across its rare earths and bauxite initiatives. In Tasmania, the company completed a successful scout drilling campaign, with more than 30 per cent of drill holes encountering rare earth mineralisation. It is also moving forward with its Deep Leads...
Impact Minerals has once again confirmed its position as the lowest-cost global HPA producer with its recent release of a Pre‑Feasibility Study (PFS) for its Lake Hope High‑Purity Alumina (HPA) project in Western Australia. According to the PFS, the Net Present Value (NPV₁₀) is no less than AUD...
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has firmly denied reports suggesting the cancellation of a $1.2 billion bauxite lease awarded to Rocksure International in favour of foreign companies, calling the allegations false, baseless, and misleading. In a statement released on July 30, the...
Himoinsa, a global leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of power generation systems, has delivered a 24 MW power plant for a metallurgy facility in Kouriah, strengthening energy resilience in one of Conakry's key industrial zones. Why does it need mention in the export boom scenario...
With Guinea revoking more than 129 licenses of the bauxite miners , Ghana is now following a similar step. Starting with a local firm, Rocksure International, Ghana has cancelled the bauxite lease worth USD 1.2 billion. The major cause behind the cancellation was the lease being ratified by the...
Guangxi, a key hub for China’s aluminium industry, is actively pursuing collaboration with Vietnam’s Cao Bang province in aluminium mining and processing. During recent meetings, Guangxi officials have consistently highlighted their interest in partnering with Cao Bang for the exploration,...
Australian mining firm Metro Mining has announced its performance result for Q2 FY2025, posting record bauxite shipments as well as solid growth in revenue and margin. The total volume of shipment increased by 19 per cent year-on-year, supported by a 41 per cent increase in FOB net unit revenue to...
Canyon Resources Limited (CAY), one of Australia's largest bauxite producers, has officially started construction of its Inland Rail Facility (IRF) at Makor, Cameroon - an important milestone in the delivery of its flagship Minim Martap Bauxite Project into production. The company is also upgrading...
At the 2025 Indonesia Mining Conference & Critical Metals Conference - Aluminum Industry Forum, Melati Sarnita, Business Development Director of PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Persero) (INALUM), shared insights on the topic of "Transforming Southeast Asia into the Future Hub of Global Aluminum and...
