October 22, 2024

Panic grows in alumina market as prices spike toward a record

Prices for alumina have surged by more than 20% so far this month.

October 17, 2024

Column: Shanghai frenzy fuels alumina’s record-breaking rally

Nearly 25 million tons were transacted on the ShFE alumina contract on Wednesday, a record daily high and equivalent to almost a fifth of global annual production.

October 14, 2024

Value of top 50 mining companies jumps to second highest on record

World’s 50 biggest miners now worth $1.5 trillion, up $76 billion during Q3 as gold miners climb the rankings and Chinese mining stocks get a late boost. 

October 11, 2024

Aluminum prices surge amid Guinea bauxite export suspension

Emirates Global Aluminium announced a suspension of bauxite exports from its Guinea Alumina Corporation subsidiary.

September 24, 2024

Indonesia launches $941 million smelter-grade alumina refinery

The production capacity of the refinery is 1 million metric tons of alumina per year.

September 18, 2024

Indonesia, Britain sign collaboration agreement on critical minerals

Indonesia has rich deposits of tin, copper and bauxite, among others, and is the world's largest source of nickel ore.

September 3, 2024

Brazil miner MRN gets initial licence to extend life of bauxite project

The company is backed by both Glencore and Rio Tinto.

August 20, 2024

Coal-rich Indian state to pass mining tax after court ruling

A sum of 100 rupees ($1.19) a ton will be levied on coal and iron ore production once it’s passed.

July 30, 2024

Cameroon signs bauxite deal with Canyon Resources

Canyon is developing the world-class Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon.

July 30, 2024

Guinea cuts president’s term to five years in draft constitution

In addition to being the world’s top exporter of bauxite, Guinea also has the world’s largest untapped iron ore deposit.