Rio Tinto (RIO AT) shuts its Amrun and Andoom bauxite mines in northern Australia as Tropical Cyclone Narelle makes landfall, bringing winds of 195 km/h and heavy rainfall, with safety measures activated
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Rio Tinto (RIO AT) shuts its Amrun and Andoom bauxite mines in northern Australia as Tropical Cyclone Narelle makes landfall, bringing winds of 195 km/h and heavy rainfall, with safety measures activated
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The shutdown of Rio Tinto's Amrun and Andoom bauxite mines due to Tropical Cyclone Narelle poses potential supply disruptions in the bauxite market, which could affect aluminium production. With safety measures now in place, the immediate focus will be on assessing damage and recovery timelines, which could drive up prices, especially if the cyclone's impact is significant. This development may also have downstream effects on both bauxite and aluminium prices as traders evaluate the implications for supply chains and production costs.
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