· Predicting the main price drivers over the next 5 years

· Is there any significant role left for Europe in the supply chain, and if so how does it recover from geopolitical instability and energy costs?

· Is there sustainable supply availble to match demand from the Midde East?

· Changing fundamentals of the market- what will be the main drivers moving forward? 

• The challenges and unique opportunities. 
• Investing  for the future and the path to decarbonisation

· Which areas can provide consistant supply if Guinea comes offline? 

· How will reverse gloablization affect aluminium producers, with processing increasingly occurring domestically?

· Will current demand be sustained over the next 5 years?

· What will be the results of current integration?

· From where will the Middle East secure their bauxite supply?

· How has the new infrastructure, including refineries, been able to get a competitive advantage? 

· What are the overseas strategic investments that will bring growth to the Middle East?

Chinese alumina supply: 

– What’s the operating capacity in China? What about the new capacity and capacity restarts?

– What’s the impact of bauxite shortage in northern China? How about environmental control?

– What’s Chinese alumina import/export situation

 Chinese alumina demand: 

– What’s the current primary aluminium smelting capacity in China?

– What level will Chinese aluminium production reach in 2024 and 2025?

– What’s the Chinese alumina market balance?

Cost:

– Chinese alumina price & cost

– Alumina refineries’ profitability

• Updates from the bauxite market in Jamaica
• What sustainability trends are there for bauxite residue management governance
• Examining the world leading sustainability practices 

– Australia’s aluminium value chain in global context

– How China impacts the Australian industry

– Sustainability standards and related government policies

Join your colleagues for a networking drinks reception at the pool terrace on the 7th floor

Join us for this panel that aims to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions and unique perspectives of women in the bauxite and alumina industry. From leadership roles to innovations in technology, esteemed panellists will share their experiences, challenges, and successes in the sector.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and celebrate the achievements of women shaping the future of bauxite and alumina.

To RSVP please email, conferences@fastmarkets.com

– Introduction to the Fastmarkets pricing process

– Pricing trends for Pacific and Atlantic alumina 

– Aluminium demand overview

– Hot topics to look out for in 2024

Dr Reza Kholghy will be presenting GH Power’s patented reactor technology . He will be outlining the process for direct production of Alumina. He will also share GH Power’s upcoming commercial operation in 2024  of this cutting edge technology.

· A Guinean miners view on the opportunities in the country

· What are the major supply routes from Guinea and are these projected to change in the next 5-10 years? 

· Are there any new and significant investment opportunities in mines or processing facilities?

• What should the expectation be for caustic soda prices from alumina producers?

· Where is material going from and to and at what cost?

· How do freight rates from Guinea compare with rates from Australia?

· How are freight rates influencing purchasing decisions?

· What has been the trend for freight rates over the past 12 months?

· How have issues at Brazil’s ports affected shipping rates?

– Macro trends of Indian bauxite & alumina industries including sustainability initiatives

– Non-metallurgical alumina  – market demand, growth drivers and key challenges