The calcium metal market remained stable this week

The Republic of Guinea in West Africa is a critical global supplier of bauxite, the primary ore used in aluminum production. Efficiently mining and exporting this valuable resource is paramount to the nation's economy and the global aluminum supply chain.

World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 151.4 million tonnes (Mt) in June 2025

China-based Guangxi Investment Group explores bauxite collaboration in Northern Vietnam

Iron-ore mining company Champion Iron has formalised a strategic partnership with Japan’s Nippon Steel and trading house Sojitz

South32’s Australian’s share manganese ore production was 1,106,000 mt in fiscal 2025 and sales were 253,000 mt vs. 2,324,000 mt and 2,583,000, mt respectively, in fiscal 2024.

The new route directly connects Jeddah with key ports in China, Jordan, and Egypt, strengthening the port's logistics network and supporting export growth.

Alcoa, the storied US metals producer, is feeling the pinch of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and has been forced to pause work on all its growth projects underway in Canada.