According to GlobalData, there are more than 226 bauxite mines in operation globally. GlobalData tracks and profiles over 33,000 mines and projects from early exploration to closure, across more than 150 countries and more than 100 commodities. Buy the latest mine-site profiles here.
The following are the ten largest bauxite mines by production across the world in 2022, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
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1. Weipa Mine
The Weipa Mine is a surface mine situated in Queensland, Australia. Owned by Rio Tinto, the brownfield mine produced an estimated 34.93 million tonnes of bauxite in 2022. The mine will operate until 2058. Buy the profile here.
2. Huntly Mine
Located in Western Australia, Australia, the Huntly Mine is owned by Alcoa. The surface mine produced an estimated 26.12 million tonnes of bauxite in 2022. The mine will operate until 2044. Buy the profile here.
3. Sangaredi Mine
The Sangaredi Mine is a surface mine located in Boke, Republic of Guinea. Owned by Government Of Guinea, the brownfield mine produced an estimated 16.78 million tonnes of bauxite in 2022. The mine will operate until 2038. Buy the profile here.
4. Boddington Bauxite Mine
Owned by South32, the Boddington Bauxite Mine is a surface mine situated in Western Australia, Australia. The greenfield mine produced an estimated 13.66 million tonnes of bauxite in 2022. The expected mine closure date is 2034. Buy the profile here.
5. Gove Mine
The Gove Mine is a surface mine situated in Northern Territory, Australia. Owned by Rio Tinto, the brownfield mine produced an estimated 11.51 million tonnes of bauxite in 2022. The mine is expected to operate until 2030. Buy the profile here.
6. GAC Mine
The GAC Mine is a surface mine situated in Boke, Republic of Guinea. Owned by Emirates Global Aluminium P, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 10.9 million tonnes of bauxite in 2022. The mine will operate until 2039. Buy the profile here.
7. Boffa Bauxite Mine
Located in Boke, Republic of Guinea, the Boffa Bauxite Mine is owned by Aluminum of China. The surface mine produced an estimated 10.66 million tonnes of bauxite in 2022. The mine will operate until 2081. Buy the profile here.
8. MRN Mine
The MRN Mine is a surface mine located in Para, Brazil. Owned by Vale, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 10.46 million tonnes of bauxite in 2022. The mine will operate until 2041. Buy the profile here.
9. Willowdale Mine
Owned by Alcoa, the Willowdale Mine is a surface mine situated in Western Australia, Australia. The brownfield mine produced an estimated 9.67 million tonnes of bauxite in 2022. The expected mine closure date is 2044. Buy the profile here.
10. Paragominas Mine
The Paragominas Mine is a surface mine situated in Para, Brazil. Owned by Norsk Hydro A, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 7.57 million tonnes of bauxite in 2022. The mine is expected to operate until 2041. Buy the profile here.
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