Latest Alumina News

Altech Batteries has achieved a major milestone with its Silumina Anodes™, delivering 88.5% capacity retention after 500 cycles and a 40% capacity boost over graphite anodes. This advancement promises longer electric vehicle ranges and lighter battery packs.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited (ASX – BRE) has announced a maiden JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for its Amargosa Bauxite-Gallium Project in Bahia, Brazil, revealing a substantial deposit with high-quality bauxite and significant gallium content.

Western Yilgarn Limited has raised $698,000 through a share placement to fund exploration and development at its key bauxite-gallium projects, backed by updated resource estimates confirming substantial alumina deposits.

Impact Minerals has partnered with Kuniko Limited, granting them the right to earn up to 70% of the Commonwealth gold-silver project in NSW’s Lachlan Fold Belt through a $3 million exploration commitment over four years.

WestStar Industrial’s subsidiary SIMPEC has landed a $115 million contract to expand residue filtration capacity at Alcoa’s Pinjarra Alumina Refinery, marking a key growth milestone.

Canyon Resources is fast-tracking its Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon, backed by a $140 million debt facility and a $215 million equity raise, aiming for production start in early 2026. The Definitive Feasibility Study confirms strong economics with a project NPV exceeding $830 million and an IRR of 29%.

Impact Minerals Limited has successfully raised $4 million through a heavily oversubscribed placement, positioning the company to advance its High Purity Alumina projects and copper exploration activities.

Andromeda Metals has responded to ASX queries regarding its commissioned East Coast Research report, clarifying compliance with disclosure rules and differences in project assumptions.

ChemX Materials Limited has entered voluntary administration following a turbulent quarter marked by convertible note amendments, a trading suspension, and ongoing funding challenges.

Andromeda Metals' latest Scoping Study reveals a compelling economic case for its innovative High Purity Alumina (HPA) production technology, highlighting strong returns and a significant carbon emissions advantage. The project aims to meet soaring global demand with a 10,000 tonne per annum facility in South Australia.

VBX Limited reports promising low-silica bauxite discoveries at East Kalumburu A near its flagship Wuudagu project, alongside key strategic appointments and ongoing drilling programs advancing the project towards a targeted DFS completion in early 2026.

Andromeda Metals has addressed a recent spike in its share price and trading volume, attributing the movement to a newly released research report and an imminent High Purity Alumina scoping study.