Latest Aluminium Production News

Alpha HPA Limited reported a $32.6 million loss for FY2025 while making significant progress on its HPA First Project Stage 2 and securing $400 million in senior debt financing. The company is capitalizing on growing demand from the semiconductor sector with strong Letters of Intent covering 62% of Stage 2 capacity.

Metro Mining has delivered a striking half-year turnaround with a $119.8 million net profit, driven by record shipments, strong pricing, and significant foreign currency hedging gains.

South32 Limited reported a robust turnaround in FY25 with a 17% revenue increase and a return to profitability, driven by higher commodity prices and strategic divestments. The company also declared a fully-franked dividend and outlined a focused growth outlook.

South32 warns of uncertain electricity supply for Mozal Aluminium beyond March 2026, prompting a major impairment and operational slowdown.

Tivan Limited has taken significant strides in financing its Speewah Fluorite Project, securing a conditional Letter of Support from Export Finance Australia and moving into the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility’s due diligence phase. These developments mark important progress toward full project funding and highlight fluorite’s rising strategic importance.

Tivan and Sumitomo Corporation have formalised their joint venture for the Speewah Fluorite Project, securing a strategic investment from Japan’s JOGMEC. This partnership marks a significant step towards advancing the project’s feasibility and strengthening Australia-Japan critical minerals ties.

South32 warns of an impending impairment expense linked to uncertain electricity supply for its Mozal Aluminium smelter, with FY26 production guidance now under review amid ongoing tariff negotiations.

Metro Mining Limited achieved a record June shipment of 589,000 wet metric tonnes of bauxite, marking a 16% year-on-year increase despite weather-related logistical constraints. The company also confirmed resilient Q3 pricing aligned with market conditions.

Canyon Resources has secured a significant credit facility and advanced key contracts, setting the stage for production and first bauxite shipments from its Minim Martap project in early 2026.

VBX Limited is set to raise $10 million through an initial public offering to fund the development of its Wuudagu Bauxite Project in Western Australia, supported by a positive pre-feasibility study and strong market fundamentals driven by China’s growing aluminium demand.

Western Yilgarn NL has secured the Cardea 3 Bauxite Project in Western Australia's Darling Range, adding a significant high-grade bauxite asset near its Julimar Project. Historical drilling confirms strong alumina grades and strategic infrastructure access.

Metro Mining’s latest update reveals a decline in Ore Reserves and Resources at Bauxite Hills Mine due to 2024 mining activity, with no new exploration additions. The company plans a significant capital expansion to boost production capacity.