August 7, 2025

Rio Tinto okays $180M expansion at Amrun bauxite mine

The Norman Creek project in Queensland's Cape York aims to access almost half of the 978 million tonnes of reserves at Amrun.

August 5, 2025

Guinea strips EGA of bauxite rights, hands asset to state firm

Move further escalates a standoff over construction of an alumina refinery in the country, the world's second largest bauxite producer.

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.