By Maria Júlia Baumert ( October 30, 2026, 17:55 GMT | Insight) -- Brazil’s competition authority is reviewing Alcoa’s proposed acquisition of South32’s bauxite, alumina and primary aluminum business. The deal would give Alcoa control of South32 entities holding interests in mining and production assets in Brazil, Australia and South Africa. Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) is reviewing Alcoa’s proposed acquisition of South32’s bauxite, alumina and primary aluminum business, a transaction valued initially at approximately $4.1 billion. The deal would give Alcoa control of South32 entities holding interests in mining and production assets in Brazil, Australia and South Africa. ...
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