Rusal Nears Finalization of Bauxite-to-Alumina Project in Indonesia's Kalimantan

Published: Sep 14, 2026 14:49

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[SMM Aluminum Express News] Russian aluminum producer Rusal is moving closer to developing a bauxite-to-alumina project in Kalimantan, with Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia saying the permitting process is now “almost final.” Rusal plans to develop an alumina processing facility using Indonesian bauxite together with domestic private-sector partners, although the identities of the partners have not yet been disclosed. The project’s capacity, investment value and exact location in Kalimantan have not yet been announced, as the feasibility study is still being finalised. President Prabowo Subianto previously said at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok on September 3 that Rusal would enter Indonesia “on a large scale” to develop processing facilities with Indonesian groups. Earlier discussions in February also saw Rusal representatives express interest in aluminum processing investment specifically in West Kalimantan, although it has not been confirmed that this is the same project.

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