According to the General Administration of Customs of China, in May 2025, China imported 17.514 million tonnes of bauxite, down 15.32 per cent MoM and up 29.43 per cent Y-o-Y.

Western Yilgarn NL (ASX: WYX) has significantly expanded its bauxite portfolio with the acquisition of the highly prospective Cardea 1 and 2 Bauxite Projects in Western Australia

India Refractory Material Market

Four industry sources say that President Donald Trump will benefit from the higher tariffs on imported metals as domestic prices rise.

China's East Hope Group could build an alumina refinery with capacity of 2 million tonnes per year and a smelter capable of producing 1 million tonnes of aluminum per year in Kazakhstan.

India is set to retain its position as the world’s second-largest primary aluminium producer, with a record-breaking monthly output in the opening month (April) of FY2025-26.

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to increase the tariff on steel and aluminium imports from 25 per cent to 50 per cent, which will take effect on June 4.

Rio Tinto will begin early works and final engineering studies to increase the production capacity at its Amrun bauxite mine in Queensland, aiming for output in 2029.