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The 33 bauxite shipments probe: Solomon Islands AG asked to withdraw
Bauxite
Bauxite in the Solomon Islands gains the spotlight as the Opposition leader, Manasseh Sogavare, requested the Attorney General, Gabriel Suri, to withdraw from matters related to the mining company, Asia Pacific Investment Development (APID), with a bauxite shipment probe underway. The development resulted from Suri’s directive to the Director of Mines, Christa Tatapu, to submit documentation on 33 bauxite shipments from West Rennell mining operations conducted by Bintan Mining SI Ltd., which ...
New Zealand opens safeguard investigation into aluminium extrusion imports
Downstream
New Zealand has opened a safeguard investigation into imports of certain aluminium extrusion products, according to a notification circulated by the country to the World Trade Organization Committee on Safeguards on May 28, 2026. The investigation was initiated by New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and relates to aluminium alloy profiles, bars and rods manufactured using extrusion processes. The products under review fall under tariff classifications 7604.21 ...

Alumina
CQUniversity has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rio Tinto Gladstone aluminium sites – Yarwun refinery, Boyne Smelters and Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) – that will see the organisations collaborate closer than ever before on initiatives to support the region’s industrial development and career opportunities for local students.  Under the agreement, they will partner to identify opportunities and deliver activities that will contribute to community engagement, joint edu ...
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Tiwai Point powers ahead: Rio Tinto’s NZ aluminium segment posts $176m profit
Primary AL
03 Jun 2026
Rio Tinto’s New Zealand aluminium operations delivered a robust financial performance in 2025, with parent company Pacific Aluminium (New Zealand) reporting a net profit of USD 176 million, supported by higher aluminium sales revenue and increased production at the Tiwai Point smelter. For the year ended December 31, 2025, Pacific Aluminium recorded a pre-tax profit of USD 246 million. Although lower year-on-year than the USD 1.28 billion reported in 2024, the previous year’s result was signi ...
GACC: China's Jan-Apr bauxite imports rise 15% Y-o-Y despite Apr drop
Bauxite
22 May 2026
Despite April's decline, total imports over January-April rose by 15 per cent on year to 77.68 million tonnes, the GACC data showed. On the demand side, consumption of imported bauxite by the 44 Chinese alumina refiners tracked by Mysteel reached 55.28 million tonnes during the four-month period, indicating a surplus of about 22.4 million tonnes of the imported material, Mysteel Global noted. The on-month drop in the imported volume was mainly attributed to rising shipping costs driven by hig ...
Tiwai aluminium smelter faces union strike; negotiations continue to reach mediation
Primary AL
02 May 2026
Rio Tinto-owned Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter hangs in the balance as union members in the company have decided to go on strike. In a workforce of 670 members, 186 or almost 28 per cent of the smelter’s staff are part of the E tū Union, who have action planned at various intervals for the upcoming period. Ensuring all four shifts at the facility were covered, the strikes would be held from 11 AM to 1 PM on May 4,6, 8 and 10. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focuse ...
Metro Mining’s activities Q1’26: A quarter through policy, logistics and weather challenges
Bauxite
29 Apr 2026
Australian Metro Mining has released an update of the quarterly activities for the January-March quarter (Q1), delivering a mixed but operationally resilient performance throughout the timeline. Despite near-term cost pressures and seasonal operational constraints, Metro continues to position itself to benefit from tightening aluminium market fundamentals. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand ...
Metro Mining reinforces bauxite position with robust reserves and operational clarity
Bauxite
23 Apr 2026
Australia-based bauxite mining and exploration company, Metro Mining, has been strengthening its position in the global bauxite market. It is backed by a dependable reserve base, practical operating model, and a commercial strategy aligned with current demand trends, as detailed in its latest technical and economic update.  Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain At the Bauxite Hills Mine in Far North Queens ...
South32 delivers mixed alumina and stable aluminium results amid Q3’26 market shifts
Alumina
22 Apr 2026
Leading Australian mining and metals company South32 posted its January-March (Q3) quarterly update, reporting a stable performance throughout the quarter in its aluminium sector and a slight upward spike in the alumina segment. Commenting on the quarterly performance, Graham Kerr, the South32 Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Our teams delivered several strong operating results in the March quarter, despite adverse weather impacts.” Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions w ...
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