Latest Bauxite Production News

Canyon Resources boosts its control over Cameroon's key rail and port infrastructure with a significant stake increase in Camrail and a strategic investment in the Port of Douala, setting the stage for the Minim Martap bauxite project’s first shipment in late Q3 2026.

PT ANTAM TBK sustained strong operational performance in Q1 2026 with robust gold and nickel sales amid favourable market trends, while pushing forward strategic mineral downstreaming projects including Indonesia's integrated battery ecosystem.

VBX Limited has more than doubled the Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource at its Wuudagu bauxite project to 131.9 million tonnes with improved grades, while also enhancing its Definitive Feasibility Study scope and securing additional funding.

Canyon Resources has mobilised its surface miner at the Minim Martap Bauxite Project, with first production on track for Q2 2026 and full funding secured through a US$140 million credit facility and cash reserves. Leadership changes and logistics updates mark a pivotal quarter for the company.

Metro Mining has secured shareholder approval for a 1-for-20 share consolidation, cutting its shares on issue from over 6.1 billion to roughly 307 million. The move aims to streamline the capital structure and attract broader investor interest.

Canyon Resources has mobilised its surface miner to the Minim Martap site, targeting first bauxite production in early Q2 2026 and shipment by Q3, fully funded despite a failed equity raise.

VBX Limited has announced a 108% increase in its Wuudagu bauxite resource following new discoveries at Wuudagu D, E, and F, significantly extending the project’s mine life and enhancing production prospects.

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.

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.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited’s scoping study confirms the Amargosa Bauxite-Gallium Project as a large-scale, capital-efficient direct-ship bauxite operation with robust economic returns and strategic market positioning.

PT ANTAM Tbk reports robust nine-month growth in gold, nickel, bauxite, and alumina production alongside a notable ESG risk rating improvement and a 100% dividend payout for 2024.

PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM) reported a remarkable 197% surge in net profit for the first nine months of 2025, driven by robust gold, nickel, and bauxite sales alongside strategic downstreaming and operational efficiencies.