Guinea finalizing bauxite export curbs, targets building five alumina refineries

Guinea, one of the world's top bauxite producers, is set to finalize measures to restrict bauxite exports by June, while advancing plans to develop domestic refining capacity, according to international media reports. The West African nation aims to support its bauxite prices and increase the value added to its mineral resources.

The proposed export controls were first signalled in March, aiming to curb supply growth and raise ore prices, as previously reported by Mysteel Global. The latest reports said the policy would be formally confirmed in June, citing Guinea's Minister of Mines and Geology. Guinea accounts for more than one-third of global