Fastmarkets Bauxite and Alumina 2025
Join industry leaders, innovators and policymakers at the premier event for exploring the full value chain of the bauxite and alumina industry. This event offers exclusive insights into Indonesia’s expansion plans and their potential to reshape global trade dynamics. Key discussions will address pressing questions about China’s evolving role, including the effects of its shifting alumina export policies on pricing and supply chains. Attendees will also examine strategies for supply diversification and resilience amid 2024’s disruptions, along with opportunities for new capacity to meet surging demand.
Build valuable connections across the full value chain
Seize the opportunity to network with stakeholders from every segment of the bauxite and alumina industry, including miners, refiners, traders and logistics providers. Powered by Fastmarkets’ trusted expertise, this event connects you with decision-makers and industry leaders who are shaping the sector’s future. Don’t miss this chance to foster meaningful collaborations and gain insights to drive your business forward.
Navigate supply challenges with diversification strategies
Prepare for the challenges with actionable strategies for addressing supply disruptions. Learn from experts about innovative approaches to diversifying resources and building resilience. Hear how leading regions are positioning themselves competitively for the future and tackling uncertainties in the global landscape.
Uncover market trends and global trade dynamics
Dive into the key market trends that will shape 2025 and beyond. Explore how Indonesia’s expansion plans are influencing global trade and gain insights into the evolving balance of supply, demand and pricing. Discuss the critical questions surrounding China’s alumina export policies and their ripple effects across global supply chains. Discover where the next wave of capacity will emerge to meet growing demand.
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Platinum Sponsors
Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future. Our purpose is to create more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways.
Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses, creating a safe and secure workplace for our 32,000 employees in more than 140 locations and 42 countries.
We are now changing the aluminium game to provide greener materials for products crucial to sustaining the world’s rapid development.
Gold Sponsors
Alcoa (NYSE: AA, ASX: AAI) is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products with a vision to reinvent the aluminum industry for a sustainable future. With a values-based approach that encompasses integrity, operating excellence, care for people and courageous leadership, our purpose is to Turn Raw Potential into Real Progress. Since developing the process that made aluminum an affordable and vital part of modern life, our talented Alcoans have developed breakthrough innovations and best practices that have led to greater efficiency, safety, sustainability and stronger communities wherever we operate.
Silver Sponsors
Overview:
Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC) is Ghana’s premier and sole bauxite mining company, significantly contributing to the country’s mining industry and economic development. Established in the 1940s, GBC operates the Awaso bauxite mine in the Western North Region. The company is committed to excellence, sustainability, and innovation in bauxite mining and processing. GBC produces high-grade trihydrate bauxite with an alumina content of 52% and low silica of 1.5%.
Ownership:
GBC is jointly owned by Ofori-Poku Company Limited (80%) and the Government of Ghana (20%), with the latter’s interest managed by the Ghana Integrated Aluminum Development Corporation (GIADEC).
Operations:
(GBC) has a strong track record of safe and sustainable mining practices. Currently, GBC exports approximately 2 million tonnes of bauxite annually from Takoradi Port. The company is committed to expansion projects, as demonstrated by introducing state-of-the-art surface miners. This new technology facilitates environmentally sustainable ore extraction, allowing for mineral extraction without drilling and blasting. With this significant investment in mining technology, production is expected to increase to 6 million tonnes in 2025.
Commitment to Sustainability:
GBC strongly emphasises sustainable practices, adhering to international environmental standards and prioritising the well-being of local communities. Through employment generation, community development projects, and environmental conservation initiatives, GBC ensures its operations have a positive and lasting impact. The company is dedicated to environmental stewardship, community engagement, and the health and safety of its employees. Additionally, GBC continuously invests in resource exploration and development to meet global demands while adhering to internationally accepted mining standards.
Vision:
Ghana Bauxite Company Limited (GBC) aims to be a world-class enterprise that meets the needs and aspirations of all stakeholders while contributing significantly to Ghana’s export drive and economic development. GBC’s vision is to be a global leader in bauxite mining, driving innovation and sustainability while supporting Ghana’s industrial growth. By focusing on operational excellence and strategic partnerships, GBC continues to strengthen its position as a trusted supplier in the global bauxite and alumina industry.
Furthermore, GBC aims to add significant value to the bauxite produced in Ghana, a resource that has historically been exported in its raw form for the past century without any value addition. By investing in advanced processing technologies and infrastructure, GBC seeks to transform raw bauxite into alumina and other value-added products. This strategic shift enhances Ghana’s economic benefits and aligns with the government’s vision of creating a fully integrated aluminium industry. Through these efforts, GBC is committed to maximising the potential of Ghana’s bauxite resources, fostering industrial growth, and contributing to sustainable economic development.
Over the years, Société Minière de Boké (SMB) has established itself as the leading producer and exporter of bauxite in Guinea and a key player on the global stage. As a pioneer in infrastructure development, the SMB-Winning Consortium has spearheaded the construction of road and rail networks, as well as logistical facilities essential to the bauxite value chain. For a decade, it has played a crucial role in driving the growth of the local industry, fostering employment, and creating new opportunities.
In 2024, SMB produced and exported 55 million tonnes of bauxite, accounting for 38% of Guinea’s national production and 39% of the country’s total bauxite exports. Through its contribution, SMB has positioned Guinea as the world’s second-largest bauxite producer.
The Republic of Guinea is at the forefront of the global mining industry, as the world’s leading exporter of bauxite and on track to become the fifth-largest producer of iron ore with the development of Simandou.
Guinea offers unparalleled opportunities for investors. The government is actively investing in mining infrastructure, including railways and ports, to enhance efficiency and attract further investment.
With a strong focus on the energy transition and decarbonization, Guinea’s high-quality minerals play a vital role in powering a sustainable future for the world.
Partners
The International Committee for Study of Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium (ICSOBA) is an independent non-profit association that unites industry professionals representing major bauxite, alumina and aluminium producing companies, technology suppliers, researchers and consultants from around the world. Since 1963, ICSOBA has become a well-recognized and truly international organization with the vision of organizing every year the “Technology Conference of the Aluminium Industry, for the Aluminium Industry”.
With its high standard of proceedings, ICSOBA contributes to knowledge dissemination by offering a platform for Industry-University Collaboration for Innovation and by providing general access to the several thousand technical papers which have been published in the TRAVAUX volumes over more than half a century.
Aluminium International Today (AIT) is the leading bi-monthly English language journal dedicated to all sectors and regions of the international aluminium manufacturing and processing industry.
With more than 35 years’ experience, AIT is committed to delivering up-to-date global news, events, and statistics, as well as more detailed technical articles, company and country profiles, conference reports and
regular regional economic briefings.
The journal has changed dramatically since its formation and now publishes news regularly on its website:
www.aluminiumtoday.com. As well on our website, AIT has also extended its online presence with a free weekly newsletter, which is sent to the inbox of more than 16,000 industry professionals, a monthly
newsletter and exclusive editor’s Blog focusing on global industry trends.
In addition, AIT can be found discussing the latest industry news and views on social media sites such as X and LinkedIn to more than 20,000 followers.
We are always on the lookout for new contributors to both the print and digital editions. Many authors from the industry have commented on the interest their articles have generated and the AIT team is
always happy to interview industry professionals for company profile features and make site visits to see technology first-hand.
AL Circle is a global virtual ecosystem for the aluminium industry, providing news, business, and event platforms. With a mission to be a one-stop information hub, it offers daily updates on industry news, interviews, blogs, price updates, and more. Through its B2B platform, AlCircleBiz, it connects global industry players and facilitates business leads. With over a decade of experience, 1000+ partners worldwide, and 196 countries global presence, AL Circle serves as a key resource for aluminium companies, offering advertising opportunities to boost brand visibility and helping buyers and sellers find global business opportunities.
The GAC is a coordinating body that represents, promotes and protects the interests of the aluminium industry within the Gulf.
The council’s main objectives are to provide a forum to develop strategies for common issues and concerns facing the aluminium industry in the region and to share best practices to improve the industry’s efficiency.