Latest Bauxite News

Western Yilgarn NL has secured new land access agreements at its West Julimar Bauxite Project, opening up extensive lateritic bauxite areas for exploration and potential resource growth beyond its current 104.8 million tonne inventory.

ABx Group has extended its rare earth discovery in northern Tasmania with new scout drilling revealing high-grade mineralisation rich in critical heavy rare earths. Positioned near surface and aligned with Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve, ABx’s findings could reshape supply chains for these vital elements.

VBX Limited reports a significant 51% increase in the Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Wuudagu B and C plateaus, setting the stage for a longer mine life and enhanced project economics.

Canyon Resources advances its Minim Martap Bauxite Project with mining set to start in February 2026 and first shipments targeted for late June, underpinned by key operational milestones and strategic partnerships.

VBX Limited reports promising exploration drilling results from its Wuudagu E and F bauxite plateaus, revealing thicker deposits with higher alumina and lower silica content than previously recorded. These findings could significantly expand the company’s resource base in northern Western Australia.

VBX Limited has reported promising assay results from 65 drill holes at the Wuudagu D plateau, revealing a thicker and higher-grade bauxite profile than previously recorded. This discovery lies outside the current resource estimate, signaling potential for significant resource expansion.

ABx Group’s preliminary column leach tests reveal exceptional extraction rates of heavy rare earths from its Deep Leads project, underscoring the potential for cost-effective heap leaching and accelerated commercial production.

Western Yilgarn NL has secured critical access rights for its Cardea 2 Bauxite Project, enabling immediate fieldwork, while simultaneously initiating ground exploration at the Ida Holmes Junction Project targeting key critical minerals.

ABx Group has secured a new five-year exploration licence in northern Tasmania, expanding its rare earths tenure between key deposits and advancing its high-value rare earth product development.

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.

VBX Limited has confirmed the quality and scale of its Wuudagu C bauxite deposit through comprehensive infill drilling, reinforcing its Preliminary Feasibility Study and advancing its Definitive Feasibility Study with metallurgical optimization.

ABx Group has secured a non-refundable $300,000 fee from Good Importing International to extend an exclusive option for a $4.8 million investment in its New South Wales bauxite projects until mid-2026. This move strengthens their strategic partnership amid shifting global bauxite supply dynamics.