Metro questions another change of hands

Speaking at a recent Association of Mining and Exploration Companies meeting in Brisbane, Wensley noted that Rio could land bank the Aurukun leases, following a similar pattern under Glencore, which had held them for 14 years.

Metro Mining is seeking to delay the proposed transfer of the leases from Glencore to Rio Tinto. In September, Rio announced that it had agreed to acquire the Aurukun bauxite project from Glencore and joint venture partner Mitsubishi for an undisclosed amount.  

The greenfield project is located around 35 kilometres south of Weipa and 23km north-east of Aurukun.

Queensland holds a crucial lever

According to Wensley, the Queensland Government has significant scope to influence the proposed transfer because the Aurukun lease operates under a state agreement.

“The decision needs to be ratified twice in the current legislation. So, unusually, this lease exists under a state agreement. That’s quite unusual for a mineral lease in Queensland,” he said.

Additionally, the arrangement gives the government contractual influence over how the deposit is developed, effectively placing it in a position similar to a joint venture partner when approving the transfer.

The Minister for Resources also retains powers under the Mineral Resources Act to prevent a lease transfer, with potential benefits to the state providing grounds for such a decision, Wensley said.

Metro pitches a faster route to production

Wensley argued that Metro could move the Aurukun resource into production faster than Rio, pointing to the lease’s long history and the lack of an independent mine on the Weipa Bauxite Plateau.

The lease has been existing for “over 40 years now, and it’s been passed from one overseas multinational to another to another.” He observed that “It’s the last remaining bauxite resource of sufficient size to underpin an independent mine.”

He added that Metro had already demonstrated its ability to assemble leases, build and expand an operation, create employment and establish a trans-shipping operation without government support.

So, Wensley believes that Metro Mining has “the credibility and we’ve got the confidence and the track record to develop an independent mine on that Aurukun deposit.”

Plans previously advanced by Glencore and Mitsubishi envisaged production of up to 15Mtpa of run-of-mine bauxite, equivalent to as much as 8 million dry tonnes per annum (MDTPA) of exportable product bauxite.

The environmental impact statement (EIS) assessment report released last year estimated a net benefit of about USD 482 million to Queensland and projected 350 to 406 jobs during the mining operations.

Rio Tinto awaits approvals

Rio Tinto confirmed that it had agreed to acquire the Aurukun bauxite project from Glencore and Mitsubishi. However, the project currently remains under a Mineral Development Licence, with a Mining Lease yet to be granted.

“The acquisition is for an undisclosed price and remains subject to relevant Queensland Government and other Australian regulatory approvals,” Rio Tinto stated.

The company added that, if the acquisition proceeds, it would assess the appropriate regulatory approvals pathway in consultation with state and Commonwealth agencies and work closely with Traditional Owners during the next stages of planning and development.

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“That means infusing technology to make us more productive. [This includes] climate-smart technology, and right now we are seeing a lot of different models such as low-scale models that are being designed right here in the region. For example, we are seeing the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) doing 3D printing to do aquaponic set-ups that we want to see how we can expand and export across the region. So, I am hopeful that we are laying the foundation for transformation,” he told JIS News in an interview on September 28, at this year’s staging of CARICOM’s Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA).

Being held at the Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny from September 27 to October 2, the Week will feature more than 70 technical sessions showing innovations, advancements and facilitating conversations in Agriculture.

Meanwhile, the Minister emphasised that it is now time for seamless trade for agriculture across the region.

“I think it’s now time that we take a strategic approach to regional food security, [identify] which country will do what and in what proportion. I want us to leave with those concrete Agenda items. Additionally, we have to deal with regional transport because to break down the barriers to regional trade, we have to have a logistics system that works for the region,” he said.

Each day the conference – now in its 20th year – opens with a plenary session followed by multiple technical sessions.

The second hosting of the CARICOM event in Jamaica is being spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining.

Minister Green said at the root of all the conversations, clear outcomes must be achieved in the context of the Vision 25 by 2025 plus 5 agenda.

“We want to achieve some clear outcomes, especially around blended financing options for our farmers across the region. Thankfully, the World Bank was there, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),” he noted.

“We spoke about not just looking at the box of options that were already there but designing a Caribbean specific option facility that can really reach our small farmers. Most of our countries have small farmers operating on small plots that are very vulnerable. We have to come up with a financing model that works for them. In practical terms, the other outcome is to see how we can infuse technology to improve productivity across the region,” he explained.

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The material is produced from bauxite before the calcination stage used to manufacture alumina and plays an essential role in numerous industrial processes, including the production of wire and cable insulation, roofing membranes, sealants, automotive components, pharmaceuticals and food products. It is also used in refining high-temperature metals such as rare earths, copper, nickel and zinc.

Limited domestic supply raises import dependence

The US currently has only one aluminium hydroxide production plant and no domestic bauxite mining, making imported material essential to meet demand.

Around 40 per cent of the aluminium hydroxide used in the country is supplied by Hydro’s Alunorte refinery in Brazil, while the refinery itself sources approximately USD 300 million worth of LNG annually from Louisiana and Texas and imports around 600,000 metric tonnes of US-produced caustic soda for its refining operations.

Industry groups argue that these trade links underline the integrated nature of the supply chain between the two countries.

Tariff exemption seen as critical

Although the Trump administration recently imposed 25 per cent tariffs on many Brazilian products, aluminium hydroxide was included among the exempted materials following feedback from industry stakeholders.

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) had urged the Office of the US Trade Representative to preserve duty-free access to Brazilian aluminium hydroxide, citing its importance for US manufacturing competitiveness.

Support for the exemption also came from companies involved in the aluminium hydroxide supply chain, the Mississippi Rural Water Association and members of Congress.

Gallium offers additional strategic value

Beyond aluminium hydroxide production, Hydro’s Alunorte refinery could also become an important source of gallium, a critical mineral used in semiconductors, defence technologies and other advanced electronic applications.

Initial studies indicate the refinery’s bauxite feedstock contains significant gallium concentrations, creating the potential for commercial recovery.

With China dominating global gallium supply, industry groups believe developing alternative sources in allied countries would strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce geopolitical risks.

Industry seeks faster access to critical materials

NAM has also proposed introducing a general licensing system, described as a “manufacturing speed pass”, to simplify imports of critical industrial raw materials needed for domestic manufacturing.

“Aluminum hydroxide is a critical raw material that supports manufacturing in America, public health, energy production and national security,” said Ryan Modlin, Hydro’s Head of North American Affairs.

“Ensuring reliable access to this material is essential for maintaining the competitiveness of U.S. industry and protecting supply chains that millions of Americans depend on every day.”

NAM Vice President of International Policy Andrea Durkin said trade measures should address unfair practices while avoiding additional costs for US manufacturers that rely on imported industrial inputs.

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The renewed agreement between EGA and Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée is for up to 4.9 million tonnes per year of bauxite until 2044. Bauxite is the feedstock for alumina refineries.

His Excellency Bouna Sylla, Minister of Mines and Geology of the Republic of Guinea, said: “The first bauxite shipment of Guinean bauxite to the UAE following the entry into force of the Global Settlement Agreement marks an important milestone in a new relationship that strengthens trade relations between the parties, in line with the vision and enlightened leadership of His Excellency President Mamadi Doumbouya, as reflected in the Simandou 2040 Programme. We are glad that EGA continue to be a customer for Guinean high-quality bauxite”.

Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, said: “We look forward to contributing to the prosperity of Guinea and its people as a long-term bauxite customer, and to continuing to use high-quality Guinean bauxite in our operations as part of our diversified and resilient bauxite supply portfolio.”

EGA, Guinea Alumina Corporation and the Republic of Guinea (represented by the Minister of Mines and Geology and the Minister of Economy, Finance and Budget) reached an agreement in May to definitively settle disputes arising from the cessation of GAC’s activities in Guinea and the interruption of Guinean bauxite supplies to EGA. The agreement was closed in late August after various conditions precedent were met.

The amicable settlement was reached through a formal conciliation process conducted under the auspices of the incumbent President (Bâtonnier) of the Paris Bar Association, Me. Louis Degos.

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According to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs of China, from January to August 2026, China’s cumulative alumina imports reached 2.994 million tonnes, up more than fivefold year-on-year; cumulative exports totalled 2.339 million tonnes, up about 33 per cent year-on-year; cumulative net imports stood at 654,000 tonnes, narrowing from 729,000 tonnes in January–July. Although the net import pattern persists, the scale of net imports has continued to shrink, further easing the impact of imports on the domestic market.

On a monthly basis, China imported 349,500 tonnes of alumina and exported 425,000 tonnes in August, resulting in net exports of 75,500 tonnes — the first shift from net imports to net exports in 2026. This marks a directional reversal from net imports of 61,700 tonnes in July. Among these, imports fell 4.7 per cent month-on-month, while exports surged 39.4 per cent month-on-month, with the export surge being the primary driver of the reversal this month.

II. Imports: Australian alumina sharply contracts, Indonesia’s share jumps to 40   per cent

In terms of import sources, Australia exported 202,500 tonnes of alumina to China in August, accounting for 57.93 per cent of total imports, down 33.0 per cent month-on-month, extending the downward trend since July. As overseas alumina prices continue to rise and the domestic-overseas price spread remains inverted, Australian cargoes are increasingly flowing to higher-priced markets such as the Middle East and Europe, significantly slowing the pace of shipments to China.

Indonesia ranked second with 142,100 tonnes, accounting for 40.65 per cent, surging 135.9 per cent month-on-month. Its share jumped from 17.3 per cent in January–July to over 40 per cent, making it the most significant source of incremental imports into China.

Cumulatively, from January to August, Australia exported 2.148 million tonnes to China, accounting for 71.7 per cent; Indonesia exported 601,000 tonnes, accounting for 20.1 per cent. Together, the two countries accounted for 91.8 per cent of China’s total imports, further reinforcing the highly concentrated import source structure.

III. Exports: Russia remains the top destination, Middle East demand continues

On the export side, Indonesia, accounting for 53.59 per cent of total exports, up 27.5 per cent month-on-month and 48.9 per cent year-on-year. Russia continues to be the largest destination for China’s alumina exports. From January to August, cumulative exports to Russia reached 1.429 million tonnes, accounting for 61.1 per cent of total cumulative exports.

In the Middle East, exports to Oman reached 117,000 tonnes in August, accounting for 27.53 per cent, up 9.0 per cent month-on-month and representing explosive growth compared to approximately 200 tonnes in the same period last year. Exports to Bahrain totalled 60,900 tonnes, accounting for 14.32 per cent. Combined exports to Oman and Bahrain reached 177,900 tonnes, accounting for 41.85 per cent of total monthly exports, making the Middle East the second-largest destination cluster for China’s alumina exports. From January to August, cumulative exports to Oman reached 519,000 tonnes, accounting for 22.2 per cent of total cumulative exports.

In terms of demand structure, the Middle East still has certain rigid demand for bagged alumina, with transportation primarily involving land transit from Oman to other Middle Eastern countries. However, as cargo previously transshipped from China to the Middle East is gradually consumed, export volumes to the region are expected to decline somewhat going forward.

IV. Outlook: September imports and exports expected to remain in net export territory

Overall, September imports and exports are expected to remain in a net export pattern. On one hand, with overseas prices elevated, shipping alumina back to China offers little profit margin, suppressing imports. On the other hand, the gradual ramp-up of domestic operating capacity further weakens import demand for overseas cargoes. Meanwhile, continued production resumption in the Middle East is driving steadily growing demand for alumina, with domestic port inventories continuously being shipped to the region. Taken together, the net export pattern is expected to widen further in September.

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At the same time, the March 2026 Schedule of the Mines and Geology Division (MGD) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries identified US$828,000 in royalty principal and US$2.58 million in interest and penalties outstanding from two operators.

These are among the key findings of a performance audit by the Auditor General’s Department (AGD) dated July 2026, of the licensing, monitoring and enforcement actions of the MGD.

The audit report was tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday.

Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis noted in her overview that the MGD is responsible for regulating the sector under the Mining Act of 1947 and the Quarries Control Act 1984, to ensure that mining and quarrying operations are properly authorised, monitored, and enforced in keeping with the law and the public interest.

The audit found that one lessee accounted for 169.68 hectares (64 per cent of the area not rehabilitated) and US$9.89 million (72 per cent of the total monetary exposure).

“The weaknesses in enforcement were linked to the absence of a single, auditable, rehabilitation register; non-use of the security deposit mechanism during the review period, and the absence of finalised rehabilitation guidelines for quarries.

“Consequently, MGD could not demonstrate that all lease renewals were supported by the required information, reducing assurance that operators had the financial capacity to meet their obligations, and that Government had adequate protection, through the security deposit, against future rehabilitation or restoration costs,” said Monroe Ellis.

She added, “The long-outstanding rehabilitation obligations remained unresolved, and MGD could not demonstrate that the polluter-pays principle embedded in Sections 53A–55 of the Mining Regulations was being effectively enforced.”

MONROE ELLIS…MGD could not demonstrate that the polluter-pays principle embedded in Sections 53A–55 of the Mining Regulations was being effectively enforced

Monroe Ellis said the audit assessed whether MGD’s licensing, monitoring, and enforcement arrangements were effective in supporting orderly and compliant mining and quarrying operations for the period 2019-2020 to 2023-2024.

“In particular, the audit examined whether applications were properly assessed before approval, inspection activities were adequately planned and targeted, breaches were followed up in a timely and consistent manner, and whether MGD maintained reliable records to support regulatory decisions,” she explained.

Among the other key findings was that one operator continued mining for six years after its licence had expired, in breach of Sections 25 and 31 of the Mining Act and Section 8 of the Quarries Control Act.

Monroe Ellis also found that six quarry operators continued operations after their quarry licences had expired. Five of them submitted renewal applications between 30 and approximately 607 days after expiry, while one submitted no renewal application.

“MGD also did not consistently issue reminder notices before licences ended, or take timely enforcement action after expiry. Continued operation beyond the authorised licence period weakened the licensing regime; reduced the deterrent effect of enforcement; and increased risks related to revenue collection, environmental oversight, and public confidence in the regulatory system,” said Monroe Ellis.

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The discussions involve the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Exim Bank, adding a potential US financing component to Guinea’s efforts to expand domestic alumina refining capacity. Chinese capital has so far played a major role in supporting the country’s move towards local bauxite processing.

CBG refinery plans take shape as Guinea seeks US funding

The talks took place on Friday, September 18, on the sidelines of an international critical minerals conference. Christopher Kulukundis, acting US deputy assistant secretary of state for Southern Africa, and Bouna Sylla, Guinea’s mines minister, participated in the discussions.

The timing comes as CBG prepares for the next stage of its alumina refinery project. In late August, the company said it aimed to begin construction by the end of 2026.

CBG has not disclosed the financing requirement for the project. It has also not specified what contribution, if any, could come from the two US federal agencies identified by Guinea’s Mines Ministry.

The possible involvement of US agencies would build on an earlier financing relationship between CBG and Washington. In 2016, the DFC, then known as the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), provided CBG with a loan of more than USD 795 million.

The financing was provided alongside the International Finance Corporation and several commercial banks and supported the expansion of CBG’s bauxite production at Sangarédi, the mine operated by the company in Guinea.

The two sides must now determine whether that financing relationship will extend to the planned refinery.

Rising bauxite output strengthens Guinea’s push for alumina refining

CBG’s refinery plans come as Guinea’s bauxite production has expanded sharply in recent years. Output rose from 100 million tonnes in 2022 to 123 million tonnes in 2023, before reaching 142 million tonnes in 2024 and 178 million tonnes in 2025. Over three years, production increased by nearly 78 per cent.

The rise in bauxite output has strengthened Guinea’s push to capture more value within the country by developing alumina production.

Chinese companies are already backing that shift. State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC), Winning Consortium Alumina Guinea (WCAG) and Chalco have announced plans in recent months to develop new processing facilities linked to their mines in Guinea.

Each company has outlined an investment of around USD 1 billion for its respective project.

CBG is now preparing to add another refinery to that expanding processing landscape. The Guinean government owns a 49 per cent stake in the joint venture, while US aluminium producer Alcoa and Anglo-Australian mining group Rio Tinto are also partners.

US-Guinea critical minerals ties gain momentum as refining expands

The CBG financing discussions form part of a broader conversation between Conakry and Washington around the critical minerals sector. The potential US financing comes as Washington seeks to expand its presence in Africa’s critical minerals industry, while Chinese capital already holds a substantial position across Guinea’s bauxite and alumina sector.

Guinea’s ambitions extend beyond CBG. The country is targeting five to six refineries to be operational by 2030, with combined processing capacity of around 7 million tonnes of alumina a year.

The government and Washington are also exploring a broader partnership in the critical minerals sector.

For Guinea, the refining push is ultimately about moving beyond the export of raw bauxite and building more processing activity at home. The World Bank said in July that the shift could transform the country’s economy by creating industrial jobs and reducing its exposure to volatile commodity prices.

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The students completed their engineering programmes at Siberian Federal University in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, under a fully funded international scholarship programme backed by UC RUSAL Alumina Jamaica Ltd./WINDALCO.

The latest cohort was awarded the scholarships in November 2021. After completing their studies, the graduates returned to Jamaica in August and have since taken up roles with the bauxite and mining company.

The new engineers are now working across a range of technical disciplines, including process, instrument, mechanical, electrical, environmental and quality engineering.

That spread of expertise is particularly relevant to an industry where engineering skills sit at the heart of everything from production and equipment performance to environmental management and quality control.

For the students, the programme also offered more than a route to a degree. According to environment engineer Jessica Lake, the experience provided exposure to advanced facilities, research and demanding academic training, who added, “This sponsorship provided far more than financial relief; it opened doors to advanced facilities, cutting-edge research, and an environment that challenged us daily. It allowed me to train under exceptional academic standards, teaching me not only technical system analytics, but how to think like true engineers.”

Lake said the graduates were grateful for the opportunity and thanked WINDALCO for investing in their education and helping them prepare for their future.

WINDALCO has invested more than JMD 75 million in its international scholarship programme over the period.

The initiative has now supported 48 Jamaican students pursuing studies in Russia. The scholarship package covers tuition, visas and airfare, along with a monthly stipend, winter clothing allowance, internships and medical insurance.

The programme therefore goes beyond simply funding university education. It combines academic training with practical exposure and support throughout the students’ time overseas.

For the aluminium and mining industry, developing the next generation of engineers is increasingly important. Modern operations depend on specialists who can work across production systems, electrical and mechanical equipment, environmental requirements, instrumentation and quality processes.

The return of the 18 graduates offers a tangible example of how international education can feed specialised skills back into a domestic mining operation.

And for younger students looking towards careers in mining and aluminium, the story offers a simple message: an engineering degree can take you far beyond the classroom — and potentially bring you back with skills that can shape an entire industry.

The Jamaican graduates have now moved from studying engineering in Siberia to applying those skills in Jamaica’s bauxite and mining sector, turning an international education opportunity into an on-the-ground professional career.

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Looking back on August, the bauxite prices held steady. Bottlenecks in incremental domestic mine supply persisted, and the supply-demand picture remained largely unchanged. Beyond routine long-term contracts, alumina refineries struggled to secure spot volumes and could only supplement with imported ore.

On the import side, a major Guinean mine disclosed its September long-term price around month-end with terms largely unchanged from August. Downstream buyers, factoring in the pullback in international fuel prices, viewed the overall CIF price as lower than the prior month; however, persistently volatile high freight rates has continued to weigh on Guinea’s spot shipment volumes, so offtake appetite has broadly improved. Separately, a mid-sized Guinean mine in the Boffa region cut its August long-term quote by USD 1 per tonne (dry) to USD 71 per tonne (dry), still above refineries’ acceptable level, so negotiations remain ongoing.

The North China liquid caustic soda market stayed divergent in August. In Shandong, prices held roughly flat in the first half, then saw a periodic uptick in the second half, though local high quotes struggled to hold; toward month-end, some prices eased again. In Cangzhou, Hebei, sellers adjusted discounts flexibly based on inventories, with base prices moving little.

August thermal coal in producing areas trended stronger on tight supply and demand. Early month extended the firm tone with prices rising steadily. From mid-month, stricter output controls and crackdowns on overproduction, plus frequent rainfall and notably constrained output at Inner Mongolia’s open-pit mines, kept supply releases tight, bolstering upside. Toward month-end, many pits hit monthly quotas and shuttered, further tightening marketable stocks.

On the demand side, however, it was lacklustre: the peak summer restocking window concentrated in mid-to-early month, while month-end saw marginal daily-consumption decline as peak season waned. Demand in non-power sectors resumed slowly, with weak chemical and building-material procurement offering limited support to coal prices.

According to Mysteel, China’s average alumina industry profit in August 2026 came in at RMB -153.65 per tonne, down RMB 89.44 per tonne month-on-month. No large-scale cuts or maintenance shutdowns were reported. Most producers kept operating while pushing cost cuts and efficiency gains; conversely, two large refineries in Guangxi and Shanxi ramped back to full capacity, pushing overall supply capacity higher. Against this supply growth backdrop, spot prices drifted lower, and operational pressure remained heavy.

Looking into September, domestic bauxite prices have stayed flat. Shanxi saw a small volume of lower-grade domestic long-term deals, while Henan’s incremental domestic supply still hasn’t landed, so the supply-demand picture stays roughly balanced with limited near-term volatility.

For imported ore, standard 45/3 grade Guinea ore shows a mild upward bias, but elevated freight on high oil prices plus diverging north-south alumina prices have widened spot deal spreads. Mysteel tracks southern refineries booking spot Guinea ore at USD 71 per tonne (dry), while a northern refinery paid USD 72 per tonne for the same grade.

For caustic soda in September, grid-power tariff quotes are expected to edge lower, with chlor-alkali blended costs seen moderating. Maintenance pressure at domestic chlor-alkali plants is easing and capacity utilization rates may tick up. Excluding new capacity in Gansu, September caustic output is projected near 3.44 million tonnes, accounting for one fewer production day.

On demand, September export bookings carried over from August suggest liquid caustic exports rise month on month. Alumina refineries’ planned September purchase increases may also prop up caustic demand. Hence September is expected to post a negative supply-demand gap, continuing to support most 32 per cent liquid alkali prices. For 50 per cent alkali, some regions sit at premiums with limited arbitrage room, and with September evaporation restorations expected, the outlook is mildly bearish.

For coal, September brings marginal shifts on both sides. Demand is easing as summer peak winds down and plants’ daily consumption falls seasonally, weakening price support. Supply stays supported though, since mine safety inspections persist and capacity releases remain curbed. Meanwhile, winter restocking is gradually kicking off in some regions, partly offsetting weaker off-peak demand. With bullish and bearish factors intertwined, September coal prices are likely to range high with limited upside and downside, basically trading in a high-level oscillation pattern.

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The Australian bauxite producer shipped 756,000 wet metric tonnes (WMT) of bauxite in August 2026, marking an 8 per cent increase from July, according to its September 16 operational and marketing update.

The August performance also put the spotlight on Ikamba’s ability to operate independently. With the offshore floating terminal back at full capacity, it handled the month’s shipments without the contribution of the TSA Skardon, which was undergoing dry-docking.

The TSA Skardon has now completed its dry-docking and is scheduled to return to site in mid-September, just as shipping conditions are expected to become favourable.

Metro Mining has retained its 2026 shipment guidance of 6.6 million to 7.1 million wet metric tonnes. The latest August figure therefore comes as the company moves into the final months of the calendar year with both its offshore terminal and vessel capacity available.

Metro Mining is an autonomous bauxite miner, with its 100 per cent owned Bauxite Hills Mine operating on the Weipa bauxite plateau approximately 95 kilometres north of Weipa, near the coast on the Skardon River.

Metro Mining produces a high-alumina bauxite, shipping directly to customers in very large ore carriers. Metro Mining recognises and has productive agreements with the Traditional Owners of the land on which it operates and is proud of its high percentage of indigenous employees and the economic impact it has in Cape York and Far North Queensland.

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