Latest Aluminium News

ABx Group’s ALCORE subsidiary has reached a key environmental milestone for its hydrogen fluoride pilot plant in Tasmania, progressing construction and expanding its engineering team ahead of commissioning in late 2026.

Alpha HPA Limited reports a surge in semiconductor sector demand driven by AI infrastructure expansion, with significant upgrades in Letters of Intent from key Japanese customers and ongoing capacity expansion.

Sims Group’s North American Metal division reports a successful operational turnaround, strengthened leadership, and strategic acquisitions that position it well for growth despite geopolitical headwinds.

Podium Minerals has announced its maiden JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for the Range Well Nickel Project, reporting 2.63 million tonnes of contained nickel. The resource, adjacent to its flagship Parks Reef PGM Project, offers promising operational synergies and strategic growth opportunities.

Tivan Limited’s joint venture partners have approved the Feasibility Study for the Speewah Fluorite Project and committed a $5 million equity injection to advance development.

Advanced Energy Minerals is ramping up production capacity at its Quebec plant, leveraging patented low-cost technology and renewable energy to meet booming global demand for high purity alumina.

Sims Limited projects a robust FY26 underlying EBIT between $350 million and $400 million, buoyed by strong non-ferrous metal prices and resilient memory chip demand despite geopolitical and market headwinds.

Black Canyon Limited reports promising metallurgical results from its Wandanya Project, confirming high-quality direct shipping ore potential for manganese and iron. The company is gearing up for a significant 15,000m drilling campaign to expand and infill its resource.

ABx Group has announced a breakthrough with its second mixed rare earth carbonate sample from Tasmania’s Deep Leads deposit, boasting higher heavy rare earth content and fewer impurities. This advancement enhances project flexibility and strengthens ABx’s position in the competitive rare earths market.

Meridian Energy’s February 2026 report reveals below-average hydro inflows but robust water storage and growing retail customer base, highlighting resilience amid weather challenges and market fluctuations.

Critical Resources Limited has successfully demonstrated a solvent-free Dry Supersonic Deposition method to fabricate lithium iron phosphate cathodes, marking a significant step toward scalable, energy-efficient solid-state battery manufacturing.

Alpha HPA Limited reported a $22.5 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by ongoing investment in its HPA First Project. Despite the loss, strong demand from semiconductor and battery sectors and a recent $225 million capital raise position the company for significant growth.