Metro Mining Aims for 6.6-7.1M WMT Bauxite Output in 2026, Targets Expansion to 8M WMT Annually

Published: Jul 22, 2026 09:13

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[SMM Aluminum Express News] Metro Mining expects bauxite production to reach 6.6–7.1 million WMT in 2026, with plans to further expand capacity to 8 million WMT per year. The company targets 5 million WMT of production in the second half of 2026, supported by low strip ratios, short average haul distances of 9 km to port, and 2H delivered costs of around US$30/dmt. The Bauxite Hills operation continues to benefit from favorable operating conditions, including 0.5 m average overburden with no blasting, feed grades of 48–50% alumina, product grades of 51–53% alumina, yields of 60–80%, and moisture below 10% for more than seven months annually. Metro Mining has also locked in 80% of its freight requirements for 2026–27, hedged US$75 million at an AUD/USD exchange rate of 0.65, and reported normal diesel inventory levels.

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