Latest Aluminium News

VBX Limited’s latest metallurgical optimisation for the Wuudagu bauxite project reveals significant improvements in product recovery and quality, paving the way for increased production capacity and reduced operational costs.

Rimfire Pacific Mining’s latest air core drilling at the Murga Exploration Target has revealed multiple broad scandium intercepts, setting the stage for a mineral resource estimate expected by March 2026. This development could significantly boost Rimfire’s scandium inventory in Australia’s Fifield district.

South32 maintains its FY26 production guidance across operated assets while advancing key projects like Hermosa and navigating the upcoming Mozal Aluminium care and maintenance phase.

Rio Tinto delivered a standout 2025 with an 8% rise in copper equivalent production, record iron ore output in the Pilbara, and key milestones like the first shipment from Simandou port. The company met or exceeded its guidance while advancing major projects across its portfolio.

Mercury NZ Limited reported a robust quarter with high hydro inflows driving down electricity prices and the commissioning of a new geothermal unit set to enhance generation capacity.

Meridian Energy's December 2025 report reveals robust hydro storage and inflows driving higher generation and retail sales, while wholesale prices remain subdued. Customer connections have surged nearly 20% year-on-year, positioning the company strongly for 2026.

Lithium Universe has launched the engineering phase for a modular photovoltaic panel recycling plant that integrates cutting-edge technologies to recover high-purity silver, responding to soaring silver prices and rising demand from electric vehicles.

Canyon Resources advances its Minim Martap Bauxite Project with mining set to start in February 2026 and first shipments targeted for late June, underpinned by key operational milestones and strategic partnerships.

Tivan Limited has locked in $11.3 million in initial funding from ETFS Capital, marking a key step forward for the Speewah Fluorite Project in Western Australia. This strategic partnership accelerates development towards a Final Investment Decision expected in 2026.

VBX Limited reports promising exploration drilling results from its Wuudagu E and F bauxite plateaus, revealing thicker deposits with higher alumina and lower silica content than previously recorded. These findings could significantly expand the company’s resource base in northern Western Australia.

VBX Limited has reported promising assay results from 65 drill holes at the Wuudagu D plateau, revealing a thicker and higher-grade bauxite profile than previously recorded. This discovery lies outside the current resource estimate, signaling potential for significant resource expansion.

ABx Group’s preliminary column leach tests reveal exceptional extraction rates of heavy rare earths from its Deep Leads project, underscoring the potential for cost-effective heap leaching and accelerated commercial production.