Latest Aluminium News

Alcoa Corporation has struck a $4.1 billion deal to acquire South32's bauxite, alumina, and aluminium operations, including a contingent value right of up to $750 million tied to commodity prices. The transaction is expected to close in H1 2027, pending approvals.

ABx Group has released an economic assessment showing its ALCORE process can produce hydrogen fluoride at significantly lower costs than traditional fluorspar methods, potentially reshaping Australia's fluorine chemical supply chain.

AnteoTech has shipped a 20-litre sample of its new Anteo C primer coating additive to a South Korean manufacturer, marking a key step from lab trials to manufacturing-scale evaluation in lithium-ion battery production.

GCM Corporation has inked a binding 24-month joint development agreement with Shenzhen Wanwei Heat Conduction Technology (ALVC) to co-develop a hybrid thermal management product combining vapour chamber and VHD heat sink technologies.

Mount Ridley Mines has confirmed that high-grade scandium mineralisation at its Grass Patch Complex extends beyond the current Block 1 resource in all directions, based on re-assays of 481 historical drill samples. This expansion supports a resource upgrade and highlights the project's strategic importance amid tightening global scandium supply.

ClearVue Technologies has boosted its capital raising to $6.25 million, with significant board participation and revised loan terms, while its Gen 3 Vision Glass secures crucial EN 1279-5 certification.

Axel REE has confirmed that its Woolrich deposit in Brazil is amenable to in situ recovery (ISR) using a mild magnesium sulphate solution, recovering high-grade rare earths with low impurities. This breakthrough supports the design of field-scale ISR tests planned for late 2026.

VBX Limited has secured key environmental approvals that reduce the Wuudagu bauxite project footprint by nearly 10% while allowing mining rates up to 9 Mtpa. The project advances with a finalized Environmental Review Document and ongoing Definitive Feasibility Study, promising significant community and economic benefits.

Pure Resources has demonstrated that its Carbon Nanotube Fibre matches copper’s thermal conductivity while weighing up to 5.5 times less, positioning it as a breakthrough for weight-sensitive thermal management in AI and defence sectors.

ABx Group has confirmed its second mixed rare earth carbonate sample from Tasmania’s Deep Leads deposit exhibits even lower radioactivity than the first, reinforcing its exemption from radiological control and attracting positive feedback from key customers.

Sunrise Energy Metals is injecting US$5 million into Agni Semiconductor, a US-based developer of aluminium scandium nitride (AlScN) ferroelectric diode memory technology, marking a strategic pivot into downstream semiconductor innovation linked to its scandium resources.

Meridian Energy's May 2026 report reveals robust hydro storage reaching 125% of historical average by early June, despite a record dry month. Retail sales volumes jumped 7.8% year-on-year, while average generation prices plunged over 60%.