Trade disruption resulting from the Middle East conflict has led to the diversion of approximately 1.2 million tonnes of bauxite shipments from Guinea to India.

Rio Tinto, the world's largest iron ore producer, temporarily shut its Amrun and Andoom bauxite mines in Northern Queensland

In February 2026, the total import volume of boric acid into China reached 28,612.99 tons

In January 2026, the total import volume of boric acid into China reached 25,086.808 tons

Russia proposed cooperation with West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia, on nuclear power development

Türkiye’s exports to Gulf countries fell by an average of 40% in the first 13 days following the outbreak of the Iran conflict on Feb. 28, as disrupted transport routes and surging costs slowed trade activity, a sector head reported.

Driven by surging raw material prices and geopolitical factors, the current ferroboron market is characterized by tight supply and high-price operation.

China, Australia and Indonesia were the three largest suppliers of South Korea's imported alumina last year