August 4, 2025 Alcoa flags gallium potential in study with Japanese partners Company will investigate production of metal used in semiconductors as a byproduct from existing aluminum operations in Western Australia.
July 28, 2025 Ghana cancels $1.2 billion bauxite deal, eyes global partnership Potential partners include Dubai-based Emirates Global Aluminium or a Chinese firm.
July 22, 2025 Indonesia mining ministry proposes 18 development projects for Danantara funding Danantara is Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's main vehicle to achieve his 8% economic growth target by 2029.
July 10, 2025 Chinese tycoons are turning Indonesia into an aluminum giant This year alone, three new alumina refineries, a key part of the aluminum production process, will begin working.
July 9, 2025 Emirates Global Aluminium says Guinea wrongfully terminated deal EGA said it plans to pursue remedies through international tribunals.
July 9, 2025 Trump to host African leaders offering major mining ventures Trump invited the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal for a three-day summit at the White House.
July 4, 2025 Guinea bauxite exports up 36% on Chinese demand Guinea’s surging bauxite shipments to China coincide with the planned launch of the massive Simandou iron ore project.
July 2, 2025 Indonesia plans to cut mining quota period back to one year, minister says The move is expected to help underpin prices of coal and ores and boost government revenues.
June 30, 2025 Japan aluminum premium falls to $108/t on sluggish demand Local demand was weak even before impact from US tariffs.
June 25, 2025 Some Japan buyers agree to pay aluminum premium 41% below current level The Japanese aluminum buyers agreed to pay a $108-per-metric-ton premium.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
