Latest Aluminium Production News

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.

Western Yilgarn NL reports a substantial 168.3 million tonne inferred bauxite resource at Julimar West and progresses exploration at its New Norcia gallium-bauxite project, supported by a $520,000 capital raise.

South32 Limited reported a strong first half of fiscal 2025, driven by improved operational performance and a streamlined portfolio following the sale of Illawarra Metallurgical Coal. The company announced a fully-franked interim dividend and maintained its production guidance despite some operational challenges.

ABx Group and Core Refining have mutually terminated their licence agreement as ABx pivots to a more cost-effective and sustainable method for producing aluminium fluoride, advancing the ALCORE project into its continuous pilot phase in Tasmania.

Alpha HPA Limited has announced key leadership changes, appointing Rob Williamson as Managing Director and repositioning Rimas Kairaitis as Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer to support its next growth phase.

Alpha HPA Limited has reached a major funding milestone with a $400 million senior debt package for its HPA First Project Stage 2, while experiencing accelerating demand from the semiconductor sector and advancing new product developments.