Latest Bauxite News

Canyon Resources advances its Minim Martap Bauxite Project with trial mining underway and first ore shipment set for Q3 2026, while navigating executive departures and solidifying funding.

PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM) reported a historic financial year in 2025, with revenue up 22% and net profit more than doubling to Rp7.92 trillion, driven by strong domestic demand and operational efficiency. The company also navigates evolving Indonesian mining regulations and ongoing legal challenges as it invests in downstream nickel projects.

Resolute Mining and Guinea’s state-owned Nimba Mining Company have signed a landmark MoU to jointly explore and potentially develop gold projects, marking a significant step in Guinea’s mineral diversification.

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.

ABx Group has secured partnerships in two major Australian Government R&D initiatives aimed at advancing rare earths refining and exploration technologies, accelerating development of its ionic clay rare earth project in Tasmania.

ABx Group has discovered new high-extraction ionic rare earth zones at its Deep Leads project in Tasmania, accelerating the path to production within months of approval. This breakthrough enhances the project's commercial viability with rare earths critical for green technologies.

Metro Mining has delivered a remarkable turnaround in 2025, posting record shipments and profits, while announcing a strategic share buy-back and debt extension to underpin future growth.

Alcoa of Australia has partnered with the federal government to overhaul the environmental approvals process for its Western Australian mining operations, committing $55 million to conservation efforts and securing operational certainty through 2045.

Canyon Resources updates progress on its Minim Martap Bauxite Project, confirming key milestones despite locomotive delivery delays that push the maiden bauxite shipment to Q3 2026.

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.

PT ANTAM Tbk reported record production and sales volumes for nickel ore, bauxite, and alumina in FY25, driven by strong domestic demand and operational efficiencies. The company also progressed key downstream projects and strengthened its ESG leadership with multiple awards.

Rubix Resources has reported assay results from its Queensland Paperbark Project that align with expectations, revealing significant zinc, lead, and copper mineralisation. The company also advances exploration across multiple projects and pursues new asset acquisitions.