Perth, Australia – Arrow Minerals Ltd. has announced significant progress at its Niagara Bauxite Project in Guinea, with promising results from its maiden drilling campaign. The project, located within trucking distance of the critical Trans-Guinean Railway, is emerging as a highly prospective site for high-quality bauxite, which could have major implications for the global chemical industry, particularly in alumina and aluminium production.

The latest drilling results from Arrow's initial exploration phase have highlighted substantial areas of high-grade bauxite, confirming the presence of mineralisation with desirable alumina grades. These findings are especially noteworthy as Guinea is already one of the world’s largest and most important bauxite producers. The region’s bauxite is highly valued in the chemical industry for its low silica content and superior alumina yield, making it a key material for alumina refineries worldwide.

Bauxite is the primary feedstock for alumina production, which is then used in the production of aluminium. This chain of chemical processing is integral to industries such as automotive, aerospace, packaging, and energy, where aluminium is a critical material. As global demand for aluminium continues to rise—driven by sectors like electric vehicles and renewable energy—securing a reliable and high-quality bauxite supply is becoming increasingly vital.

Arrow’s drilling program at the Niagara Bauxite Project has expanded the scope of known bauxite mineralisation, further cementing the project's potential to contribute to the global supply of premium-grade bauxite. The proximity of the project to the Trans-Guinean Railway—set to be operational in the coming years—adds another layer of strategic advantage, as it will significantly reduce transportation costs and improve export capabilities to major markets like China, the world’s largest consumer of bauxite.

With bauxite prices currently experiencing a notable surge, driven by growing demand for aluminium, Arrow Minerals’ successful drilling program places the Niagara Project in an advantageous position to supply high-quality material to alumina refineries globally. The project is expected to play a crucial role in meeting the chemical industry’s need for sustainable, high-grade bauxite sources.

Looking ahead, Arrow is set to begin resource estimation work in early 2025, with plans for a scoping study to follow later in the year. These steps will outline the project’s economic and environmental feasibility, providing a clearer picture of its potential impact on the global bauxite supply chain.

As the global chemical and manufacturing industries face mounting pressure to secure key raw materials for the production of aluminium, Arrow Minerals' Niagara Bauxite Project is well-positioned to meet these challenges, contributing significantly to both Guinea’s economy and the global energy transition.