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ABx advances Sunrise bauxite project with $2.7M investment from GII
Bauxite
ABx Group is progressing development of its Sunrise bauxite project in southern Queensland following a strategic investment from Good Importing International (GII). The company said GII’s initial USD 2.7 million investment is being used to advance mine planning and secure key environmental and port approvals required for the project’s proposed direct shipping ore (DSO) operation. According to ABx, the approvals process remains on track, with advice from the Department of the Environment, Tour ...
Cyclone Narelle raises costs and cuts shipments at Alcoa's Pinjarra refinery
Alumina
Alcoa Corporation expects alumina shipments from its Pinjarra refinery in Australia to decline by about 120,000 tonnes in the second quarter compared with the first quarter, following disruptions caused by Cyclone Narelle. Speaking at the Wells Fargo Industrials & Materials Conference in Chicago, Alcoa Chief Financial Officer Molly Beerman said the cyclone, which struck Australia in March, disrupted liquefied natural gas supplies to the company's Pinjarra alumina refinery. The Pinjarra facil ...

Alumina
A rise in energy costs and disruption to one of the world’s most important shipping routes are creating fresh challenges for Alcoa, with the company warning that the impact will be felt in its results for the current quarter. The concern centres on the alumina business, which supplies the raw material used to produce aluminium. Speaking at the Wells Fargo Industrials & Materials Conference, Chief Financial Officer Molly Beerman said the division is facing significant pressure and is expected ...
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ASI certifies Independent Extrusions Ltd against Performance Standard V3.1
Sustainability
10 Jun 2026
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Independent Extrusions Ltd has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility extrudes and supplies aluminium profiles for the building, construction, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) sectors, using aluminium extrusion processes operated across two extrusion presses with a combined production capacity of approximately 18,000 tonnes per annum. The ASI Certification program was developed through ...
Impact minerals appoints experienced chair to lead company into production phase
Alumina
09 Jun 2026
Impact Minerals Limited (ASX: IPT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Jim McKerlie as Independent Non-Executive Chair, effective 8 June 2026. The appointment comes as the Company advances its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina (HPA) Project from pre-feasibility to a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS), a pivotal transition from explorer to producer in a critical minerals segment experiencing strong demand growth driven by electric vehicle batteries, LED lighting, and advanced electronics. ...
Alcoa operations continue as Western Australia updates regulatory arrangements
Bauxite
06 Jun 2026
The Government of Western Australia is updating the regulatory framework that applies to Alcoa's mining operations in the state. Alcoa currently operates under an exemption order issued as part of the state government's transitional approvals framework. The order allows the company to continue operating while the Environmental Protection Authority assesses its proposed bauxite mining activities. The Department of Energy and Economic Diversification is finalising an updated Mining Management ...
Rio Tinto emphasises on automation and low-carbon aluminium production amid valuation concerns
Sustainability
05 Jun 2026
Rio Tinto, one of the leading global mining companies, is applying automation technology in addition to developing new processes for zero-emission aluminium products. The giant has partnered with Sandvik on new automated drill rigs, which have been designed for use in open-cut mining. These technologies will deliver more productive and efficient operations while enhancing worker safety. Rio Tinto is introducing automated drill rigs with data-driven operational systems to improve the operating ...
Australian unions push for state-backed green power to support aluminium industry
Sustainability
04 Jun 2026
Australian unions have called on the federal government to establish a state-owned renewable energy company to provide low-cost electricity to aluminium smelters and other energy-intensive industries, arguing that private power markets are failing to deliver affordable long-term energy supplies. The proposal, outlined in a report by the McKell Institute and backed by the Electrical Trades Union (ETU), would create a new government-owned entity called "Sovereign Power" to build, own and operat ...
Capral Aluminium expands Victorian footprint through new Geelong facility
Downstream
03 Jun 2026
Establishment of the new trade centre at Geelong is another way of consolidating Capral Aluminium’s presence in regional Victoria. This marks a significant development for the company as it seeks to extend its reach to serve the needs of regional Victoria. This is just one more step taken by the company in investing in the Australian manufacturing industry. The Geelong aluminium trade centre has been established to improve access to a comprehensive range of aluminium products for local busine ...
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