Latest Bauxite News

ABx Group Limited reports promising rare earth exploration results in Tasmania, steady progress on its ALCORE fluorine recycling pilot plant, and advancing bauxite mining projects in Queensland and Tasmania, while managing funding challenges.

Equinox Resources has secured A$3 million to push forward its critical mineral projects, including a high-grade titanium discovery in Brazil, while navigating a significant legal challenge over Aboriginal heritage at its Hamersley Iron Ore Project.

Western Yilgarn NL has significantly expanded its bauxite portfolio with the acquisition of the Cardea projects, lifting its total JORC bauxite resources to 188 million tonnes, while also securing a promising new gold project in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region.

Rio Tinto reported robust half-year results with $11.5 billion underlying EBITDA, advancing key projects and completing a major lithium acquisition amid challenging market conditions.

Axel REE Limited reports encouraging first-stage metallurgical results from its Caladão Project, confirming recoveries of valuable rare earth elements and gallium using cost-effective leaching methods.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited (BRE) confirms Sulista West as an ultra high-grade rare earth project with exceptional drill results and reports metallurgical breakthroughs at Monte Alto, underpinning its integrated supply chain ambitions.

Canyon Resources has achieved critical milestones for its Minim Martap Bauxite Project, including port access approval and a substantial credit facility, setting the stage for production and first shipment in early 2026.

Australasian Metals Limited has reported encouraging progress at its Queensland gold and bauxite projects, highlighted by promising gold assays and elevated gallium grades, while maintaining a solid cash position of $3 million with no debt.

Metro Mining Limited has reported record Q2 shipments and site EBITDA margins, driven by a fully operational expansion and a robust bauxite market. Operational challenges from a tropical storm have been resolved, and exploration activities are accelerating.

Canyon Resources has begun construction of the Inland Rail Facility and upgraded haulage road in Cameroon, key steps toward first bauxite production and shipment in 2026.

Rio Tinto reports a robust 13% year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for Q2 2025, alongside record bauxite output and progress on key projects like Simandou and Oyu Tolgoi. The company maintains its 2025 guidance, signaling confidence in its diversified growth strategy.

Western Yilgarn Limited announces a maiden JORC-compliant inferred mineral resource of 39.27 million tonnes at New Norcia, boosting its total bauxite portfolio to 244 million tonnes. The shallow, high-grade deposit benefits from strong infrastructure and promising metallurgical characteristics.