bauxite
Top 3 Bauxite Uses: Australia’s Heavy Metal Duty
When it comes to bauxite, Australia is king. It is the world’s largest producer of bauxite, representing up to 30 per cent of global production, followed by China, Brazil, India and Guinea. In addition, Australia is the second-largest producer of alumina after China. In 2017, a combination of low freight and increased supply is expected to ensure that bauxite prices remain low, despite growing Chinese third-party demand. Bauxite is the main raw material used in the commercial production of alumina (Al2O3) and aluminium metal, although some clays and other materials can also be utilised. It is typically soft, ranging in [...]
