Latest Bauxite News

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.

VBX Limited has successfully listed on the ASX and revealed strong preliminary feasibility results for its Wuudagu Bauxite Project, positioning itself to capitalize on rising bauxite demand and supply uncertainties.

Western Yilgarn Limited has announced a maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource of 16.57 million tonnes at its Cardea 3 Bauxite Project, boosting its total bauxite portfolio to 205 million tonnes across Western Australia.

Arrow Minerals has completed key scoping studies for its Niagara Bauxite and Simandou North Iron projects but has halted operations in Guinea due to unclear exploration permit status.

Metro Mining Limited achieved a record June shipment of 589,000 wet metric tonnes of bauxite, marking a 16% year-on-year increase despite weather-related logistical constraints. The company also confirmed resilient Q3 pricing aligned with market conditions.

Canyon Resources has secured a significant credit facility and advanced key contracts, setting the stage for production and first bauxite shipments from its Minim Martap project in early 2026.