[SMM Aluminum Flash News] Andromeda Begins HPA Pilot Plant Commissioning to Advance Commercial Production

Published: Jun 23, 2026 17:59

Save

Andromeda Metals has commenced commissioning of its high-purity alumina (HPA) pilot plant, marking another step toward commercial production using its Great White kaolin resource and proprietary processing technology. The pilot plant will operate on a continuous production basis through the third quarter of 2026 and provide key technical data for future feasibility studies and project development. The company plans to produce commercial-grade 4N HPA samples in the second half of 2026 for customer qualification testing, a critical step before securing supply agreements. Previous laboratory work achieved HPA purity levels of 99.9985%. The pilot program will also assess the recovery potential of by-products such as amorphous silica and gallium, which could provide additional revenue streams. Andromeda aims to establish an alternative high-purity alumina supply chain serving advanced applications including electronics, energy storage and specialty materials.

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM's internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For any inquiries or for more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn

For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn

Related News

7 hours ago

Market Available Supply Releases in Large Quantities, Price Acceptance Under Pressure [SMM Spot Aluminum Midday Review]

7 hours ago

8 hours ago

May prebaked anode exports softened; divergent regional demand to lift full-year shipments slightly[SMM Analysis]

Export volumes in May pulled back temporarily due to the procurement pace in Southeast Asia and weaker demand in the Middle East, but the offsetting effect of the new capacity in Southeast Asia cannot be overlooked. The probability of a near-term recovery in the Middle East and Russian markets is low, and exports are likely to remain at low levels. Overall, cumulative exports for the full year are still expected to maintain slight positive growth.

8 hours ago

Hongjin New Materials & Chinese Robot Firm Develop High-Strength Aluminum for Robots

[SMM Flash] It is reported that Hongjin New Materials’ Nantong Research Institute, in collaboration with a leading embodied robot enterprise in China, has jointly developed a specialized high-strength, high-toughness aluminum alloy structural part, which has now achieved large-volume production. The aluminum parts have been fully integrated into the partner’s latest-generation flagship embodied robot, helping to advance both lightweighting and structural strength for the robot.

8 hours ago