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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South32 has reported increased production across its operations in the first quarter of the 2024–25 financial year (Q1 FY25), maintaining its production guidance for the period. South32 Limited is a mining and metals company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia and follows the Australian...
Rio Tinto, a leading global mining group, has announced its production and operational results for the third quarter of 2024 ended September 30. Overall, the company has achieved many new milestones across its operations, including a surge in bauxite production. Overview of bauxite production The...
In a bold statement on October 8, 2024, Tony Wenas, President Director of PT Freeport Indonesia, one of the world's leading mining and ore processing companies, expressed his support for the potential removal of government regulations that currently restrict the duration of mining concessions....
Ashanti Bauxite Limited, a joint venture between the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) and Rocksure International Limited, has announced ambitious plans to develop a bauxite mine with an integrated refinery in the Nyinahin-Mpasaaso area of the Ashanti Region. This...
Australasian Metals Limited has identified substantially elevated gallium (Ga) levels during a re-evaluation of data from its May Queen South Bauxite project. These findings have the potential to significantly increase the value of the May Queen South Bauxite deposits. The increasing demand for...
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...
At MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas, Stellar Industries unveiled the TMAX 3T Aluminum Mechanic Truck, an aluminium version of their steel TMAX Tandem Axle Mechanic Truck. Designed for the rugged demands of mining operations and construction sites, the TMAX 3T weighs 7,714 lbs., making it 1,578 lbs....
The Baphlimali Bauxite Mines, located in Odisha and operated by Utkal Alumina, a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited under the Aditya Birla Group, has been honoured with the esteemed Misrilal Jain Environment Award for 2023-24. The award, presented by Shri V.L. Kanta Rao, I.A.S., Secretary to...
Aluminium is an essential component of the global economy, and its growing demand underscores its lasting importance. Despite occasional challenges or disruptions, the market for sustainable aluminium will continue to grow, reflecting the unrelenting need for this eco-friendly material. To begin...
Ma'aden, Saudi Arabia's premier mining company, has reached an agreement to acquire SABIC's 20.62 per cent stake in Aluminium Bahrain (ALBA). This acquisition reflects Ma'aden's ongoing commitment to regional expansion and aligns with its ambitious goal to achieve a tenfold growth by 2040. The...
Canyon Resources Limited has reached a major milestone by signing the Mining Licence for its Minim-Martap Bauxite Project in Cameroon. This development comes shortly after the July 2024 Mining Convention's approval, highlighting Cameroonian authorities' strong backing. Canyon Resources' Chief...
According to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica, the Caribbean Island nation's mineral export earnings surged by 27% during the first four months of the year, driven primarily by increased alumina exports. From January to April, the island's Mining and Quarrying sector earned US$206.5 million in...
Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest aluminium producer, announced the appointment of David Stone as the Chief Executive Officer – Coal Mines. In his new role, David will oversee the entire coal mining operations of the company, spearheading strategy and leveraging technology and innovation to...
The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development, popularly known as GIADEC, has announced its keen interest in expanding the country’s bauxite production and enhancing its capacity in line with the growing demand for primary aluminium raw materials. In June 2024, GIADEC received approval for a mining...
Mughilan holds a master’s degree in Aerospace Systems from Purdue University, Indiana (USA). Mughilan designed over 8 Un-Manned Aerial Vehicles, all of which were successfully test-flown; he led the team to win the NASA Systems Engineering Award for engineering a holistic UAV-based solution....
The President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, has announced considering expanding the country's mining operations with the help of U.S. Army engineers, focusing on the extraction of rare earth elements. Speaking at an event in New York, Abinader emphasised the nation's rich reserves of...
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...
