Australia's Ionic Rare Earths (IonicRE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Missouri-based US Strategic Metals (USSM)

Premiums for consumers buying aluminium on the physical market in the US have hit record highs, driven by steep import tariffs and tight supplies globally.

Similarly, the delivery of rail wagons is also scheduled for the first quarter of 2026 in line with the planned first shipment of bauxite ore in the second quarter.

Bell Bay Aluminium was the first smelter built in the Southern Hemisphere and remains one of the most energy-efficient globally.

Rare earth elements, often dubbed the “vitamins” of modern technology, sit at the heart of everything from smartphones and drones to electric vehicles and defense systems.

Rare earth elements, often dubbed the “vitamins” of modern technology, sit at the heart of everything from smartphones and drones to electric vehicles and defense systems.

OYAK Group’s alumina giant Almatis, acquired in 2015, is establishing its fourth manufacturing facility in China as part of its global expansion strategy.

The market for crude metallic calcium has been trending strongly upward, with quoted prices rising.