Chaclo seeks NDRC approval to develop Guinean bauxite mine

April 15, 2007 Filed Under: Bauxite Mining, Mining Services  

The Aluminum Corporation of China Ltd. (Chalco) has applied to the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) for approval to develop bauxite mines in and around the Mamou Region of the African country of Guinea, the NDRC announced today. Chalco plans to invest RMB 71.2 million ($9.22 million) in the Guinean bauxite project, according to NDRC’s announcement.  Read More →

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Bosai Mineral preferred bidder for Omai Bauxite

December 11, 2006 Filed Under: Bauxite Mining, Mining Services  

The Chinese company Bosai Minerals Group Co., Ltd is the preferred bidder for the Omai Bauxite Mining Company Limited (OBMI) at Linden, according to sources. Bosai, a privately-owned Group has interests covering industrial minerals manufacturing and international trading. Its main products are metal-grade Alumina, Brown Fused Alumina, Calcined Bauxite, Coke and Ferro-Alloys, according to its website. At... 

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Bosai Mineral preferred bidder for Omai Bauxite

December 9, 2006 Filed Under: Bauxite Mining, Mining Services  

The Chinese company Bosai Minerals Group Co., Ltd is the preferred bidder for the Omai Bauxite Mining Company Limited (OBMI) at Linden, according to sources. Bosai, a privately-owned Group has interests covering industrial minerals manufacturing and international trading. Its main products are metal-grade Alumina, Brown Fused Alumina, Calcined Bauxite, Coke and Ferro-Alloys, according to its website. At... 

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Vietnam sets bauxite development plan

September 18, 2006 Filed Under: Bauxite Mining, Lead Mining, Mining Services  

Vietnam is considering a $1 billion joint venture with U.S. aluminium producer Alcoa Inc. to mine bauxite and refine alumina in the Central Highlands. Following is a list of proposed bauxite projects in Vietnam to be funded by the government or through joint ventures with foreign companies. The draft report was compiled by Vietnam’s Mining and Metallurgy Research Institute and released in late... 

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India: Congress charge on sale of bauxite at throwaway price

July 28, 2006 Filed Under: Bauxite Mining, Lead Mining, Mining Services  

Congress today accused the Naveen Patnaik government of allowing Vedanta Aluminum Limited (VAL), which was erecting a refinery in Kalahandi district, to source bauxite ore at the “cheapest price”. “Is it not a well-conspired design to defraud the state when you are letting the Orissa Mining Corporation (OMC) follow double standard while selling its iron and chrome ore through tender... 

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India: Mineral production grows by 3.3 per cent in May

July 27, 2006 Filed Under: Bauxite Mining, Coal Mining, Diamond Mining, Lead Mining, Mining Services, Nickel Mining, Oil and Gas, Precious Metal, Uranium Mining, Zinc Mining  

Mineral production from mining and quarrying sector in May grew 3.3 per cent at Rs 6,503 crore as compared to that in the preceding month. The production figures did not include atomic and minor minerals. Production in May was higher by three per cent over the same month of the last year, an official release said. The mineral sector grew 3.19 per cent during April-May 2006 as against the same period... 

Mineral production up 4.31% for April 2006 (India)

June 23, 2006 Filed Under: Bauxite Mining, Coal Mining, Diamond Mining, Lead Mining, Mining Services, Precious Metal, Zinc Mining  

Mineral production from mining and quarrying sector in April 2006 increased 4.31 per cent at Rs 6,251 crore, as compared to the corresponding month in the previous year, with coal contributing 41 per cent to the total revenues. Coal contributed 41 per cent to the total revenue generated at Rs 2,560 crore. Petroleum (crude) at Rs 1,533 crore is the second highest contributor, while natural gas (utilized)...