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The world's largest aluminium smelter, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), has reported a profit of US$200.3 million for the first quarter of 2026, up 316% YoY from US$48.2 million same period last year. Looking at Alba, you respect investment in industry.👌
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Growing Middle East conflict disrupts aluminium and nickel supply chains in Asia with uncertainty over renewable energy's critical industrial metals. 4% of global aluminium supply is cut off due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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World primary Aluminium growth hits 5-year low in 2025 with global shift from primary production to a recycling-led supply.
Meanwhile, Igun (https://t.co/mQ0pAjCtB2) to launch digital platform in Q2 of 2026 to position Africa in the supply chain.
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I’ve been re-elected as Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, and I’m grateful to my fellow ministers for the trust they’ve shown in me again. I was first elected in 2024 at the Future Minerals Forum, and this renewed mandate came at our 2026 AGM in Riyadh. The group has also agreed on a stronger leadership structure that reflects Africa’s regions, because inclusion and balance matter if we want this platform to work.
My focus remains that African countries must work together to get real value from our mineral resources. That means agreeing on basic contributions, being accountable to one another, and putting a proper budget framework in place so the AMSG can function credibly and effectively.
Beyond governance, I’ve been clear that minerals alone won’t transform our economies. We need infrastructure, aligned policies, and deliberate value addition. The real work is designing financing and governance that attract investment while supporting long-term growth, stability, and shared prosperity across the continent.
2025 results show Africa’s alumina capacity stagnant at 0.65 million tonnes. Guinea only operates one alumina refinery - the RUSAL’s Friguia plant, with 600,000 tonnes out put per year for Africa.
Guinea plans 6 new plants for 2030 with 7 million tonnes per year.
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Global Aluminium Ingot Prices tumbled in Q2 2025 as Washington doubled tariffs on aluminium imports to 50%.
Ingot Index fell close to 18% compared to Q1 price. The market awaits Q3 results as stability is still cautiously expected.
Source: Al Circle
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Neveah launches new aluminium and copper metal recycling plant in Nigeria with 44,000 tonnes capacity.
The company ranks 21st on the Financial Times’ 2025 Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies.
Source: https://t.co/99tb8kWPyY
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According to China's General Administration of Customs, the cumulative imports of Bauxite into China for Q1 2025 reached 47 million tonnes, up 30% YoY.
The Asian giant imported 12 million tonnes of Bauxite from Guinea in March alone.
Source: SMM
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Metals markets face challenges as China rebalances into a demand and consumption-driven economy.
Beijing plans to reduce reliance on exports, increase consumer-focused stimulus, while cushioning the impacts of escalating trade war with the United States.
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Deep alumina deficit in 2024 was up to 2 million mt causing higher prices for the raw material but lower margins for smelters.
Analysts project new refining capacity for bauxite and alumina in Asia could increase supply. Alumina price forecast averages $497/mt in 2025.
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Low-cost nickel supplies from Indonesia, China and the Philippines fill cutbacks as nickel miners in high-cost regions suspend operations.
Meanwhile, Indonesia is ramping up nickel production as they remain the world's largest producer.
Source: S&P Global
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Copper ore now available at Igun.
Details: Official test report; video/picture; inspection booking; 500 tonnes monthly;
Origin: Nigeria.
To buy, send requests to [email protected]#Copper#ore#metal#Igun#Africa
Gold consistently stays above $2,500 since its major breakthrough in August.
Record high prices per ounce could be the start of a new golden era even for the precious metal's sources in Nigeria and other sub Sahara Africa mines.
Source: CME Group
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