Latest Bauxite News

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.

Western Yilgarn Limited has announced a maiden JORC 2012 Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for its Cardea 2 Bauxite Project in Western Australia, adding 20 million tonnes to its portfolio and complementing its flagship Julimar West project.

VBX Limited is set to raise $10 million through an initial public offering to fund the development of its Wuudagu Bauxite Project in Western Australia, supported by a positive pre-feasibility study and strong market fundamentals driven by China’s growing aluminium demand.

Western Yilgarn NL has secured the Cardea 3 Bauxite Project in Western Australia's Darling Range, adding a significant high-grade bauxite asset near its Julimar Project. Historical drilling confirms strong alumina grades and strategic infrastructure access.

Equinox Resources has validated refinery-grade bauxite with strong extractable alumina and notable gallium concentrations at its Campo Grande Project in Brazil, reinforcing its position in the critical minerals sector.