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China Sept bauxite imports climb 18.7% M-o-M; elevated freight costs hit non-mainstream imports
According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), China's total bauxite imports reached 18.33 million tonnes in September 2026, up 18.7 per cent month-on-month and 15.4 per cent year-on-year. Over January-September, cumulative bauxite imports totalled 173.9 million tonnes, up 10.3 per cent year-on-year, with overall imported ore supply remaining at elevated levels. According to Mysteel's data, Chinese alumina producers consumed approximately 128.79 million tonnes of imported ore on a cumulative basis from January to September 2026. Actual imported ore consumption significantly lagged total imports over the same period, indicating that the imported bauxite market remains surplus for now. Among China's bauxite imports in September,...
Australia's bauxite export value drops 29% in H1 2026 with modest volume decline
Australia's bauxite export value declined to USD 832.4 million in the first half of 2026, while shipments fell by 3.2 per cent year on year, with China maintaining its dominance as the leading destination. Australia's bauxite export value fell by 29.2 per cent Y-o-Y in the first half of 2026, even as export quantities recorded a more modest decline, according to data from ITC Trade Map. The country exported 19.22 million tonnes of bauxite and aluminium ores and concentrates worth USD 832.38 million in Q1-Q2 2026, compared with 19.85 million tonnes valued at USD 1.18 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. The figures point to a sharper fall in the reported value of exports than in shipment volumes. Australia's average export value per tonne, calculated by dividing reported export...
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Rio Tinto’s graphene battery technology push adds a new dimension to its materials strategy
Rio Tinto Group’s efforts to expand its presence in battery materials are drawing attention following progress on graphene-based battery technology developed with Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG), alongside the miner’s third-quarter 2026 production update. Under a joint development agreement between the companies, GMG has reported progress on its graphene G®CELLS technology, which the supplied report describes as maintaining performance over rapid charging cycles. The development adds a technology-focused dimension to Rio Tinto’s wider battery materials strategy, although it is not yet identified as a current earnings driver. Rio Tinto’s latest operating figures provide the broader production context. The company reported 15.7 million tonnes of bauxite, 0.8 Mt of aluminium and 2.1 Mt of...
Ghana urged to unlock bauxite export opportunities through China and AfCFTA
Ghana should develop a clear strategy to expand bauxite exports, strengthen value addition and take advantage of emerging international markets, rather than focusing solely on membership of global economic blocs such as BRICS, Africa Prosperity Network founder and Executive Chairman Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has said. Otchere-Darko argued that Ghana must prioritise the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and intra-African trade while preparing to benefit from China's reported zero-tariff initiative for 53 African countries. His remarks highlighted the need for the country to translate access to international markets into tangible economic gains, including opportunities for commodity sectors such as bauxite. “Because if you're not careful, your relevance will be reduced to...
Metro Mining reviews 2026 bauxite guidance after channel disruption and staffing setbacks
Metro Mining Limited is reviewing its full-year 2026 shipment guidance after operational disruptions at its Bauxite Hills Mine in Queensland, Australia, constrained barging capacity and equipment utilisation. The company shipped 659,000 tonnes of bauxite in September, bringing year-to-date shipments to 4.013 million tonnes. In an operational update dated October 12, 2026, Metro Mining said a sand-bank collapse reduced the depth of its barging channel from 1.8 metres to 1.3 metres during September, limiting the movement of bauxite. The company is implementing mitigation measures to address the disruption and said it would provide an update on calendar-year volume guidance as soon as possible, if required. Staff absenteeism and turnover also affected operations during the month, as the mine...
India invites applications for new mineral exchanges with bauxite among five tradable minerals
India is moving to establish a formal market for mineral trading, with the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) inviting applications from eligible companies to set up new mineral exchanges by November 2. The exchanges can initially facilitate trading in iron, chromite, bauxite, limestone and manganese, either individually or in combination. Other minerals may subsequently be added with prior approval from IBM, subject to exclusions specified under the rules. The proposed platforms are intended to support trading in minerals, concentrates and processed forms, including metals, while creating a more transparent and efficient mechanism for price discovery and dissemination. Bauxite is among five minerals eligible for trading The move could provide bauxite with a formal exchange-based trading...
Vedanta Aluminium reviews legal options after Orissa High Court rejects bauxite policy challenge
Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited is reviewing the Orissa High Court’s decision to dismiss its writ petition challenging provisions of the state’s bauxite linkage policy, with the ruling potentially affecting the company’s bauxite sourcing and costs. The policy governs the allocation of bauxite, a key raw material for aluminium production. Following the court’s decision, Vedanta Aluminium Metal is assessing the judgment and considering further legal options. The court order was uploaded to the Orissa High Court website on October 1, 2026, formalising the decision for market and regulatory stakeholders. While the company has not disclosed any immediate operational changes following the ruling, its review of possible next steps comes amid continued regulatory considerations around raw...
US bauxite imports decline 14.5% in H1 2026 while volumes climb 6.9%
US imports of bauxite and other aluminum ores and concentrates fell 14.5% year-on-year to $68.46 million in the first half (H1) of 2026, according to Trade Map data. In terms of volumes, however, imports rose 6.9% year-on-year to 1.27 million metric tons, from 1.19 million metric tons in H1 2025. The decline in value followed a 5.7% increase during H1 2025. The H1 2026 import value was also 9.7% below the $75.77 million recorded in H1 2024, while volume was 8.3% lower than the 1.39 million metric tons recorded that year. US bauxite imports weaken in both quarters of H1 2026 Q2 2026 import volume increased 7.8% year-on-year to 643,950 metric tons from 597,195 metric tons. In contrast, import value reached $30.61 million in Q2 2026, down 10.7% from $34.28 million in Q2 2025 and 6.2% from...
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