According to GlobalData, there are more than 229 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 2023, 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 35.13 mtpa of bauxite in 2023. The mine will operate until 2058. Buy the profile here.
2. SMB-Winning Boke Bauxite Mining Project
Located in Boke, Republic of Guinea, the SMB-Winning Boke Bauxite Mining Project is owned by Winning International Group. The surface mine produced an estimated 32.02 mtpa of bauxite in 2023. Buy the profile here.
3. Huntly Mine
The Huntly Mine is a surface mine located in Western Australia, Australia. Owned by Alcoa, the brownfield mine produced an estimated 22.19 mtpa of bauxite in 2023. The mine will operate until 2032. Buy the profile here.
4. Sangaredi Mine
Owned by Government Of Guinea, the Sangaredi Mine is a surface mine situated in Boke, Republic of Guinea. The brownfield mine produced an estimated 14.28 mtpa of bauxite in 2023. The expected mine closure date is 2038. Buy the profile here.
5. Boddington Bauxite Mine
The Boddington Bauxite Mine is a surface mine situated in Western Australia, Australia. Owned by South32, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 13.66 mtpa of bauxite in 2023. The mine is expected to operate until 2036. Buy the profile here.
6. Boffa Bauxite Mine
The Boffa Bauxite Mine is a surface mine situated in Boke, Republic of Guinea. Owned by Aluminum of China, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 13.5 mtpa of bauxite in 2023. The mine will operate until 2081. Buy the profile here.
7. GAC Mine
Located in Boke, Republic of Guinea, the GAC Mine is owned by Emirates Global Aluminium P. The surface mine produced an estimated 11.97 mtpa of bauxite in 2023. The mine will operate until 2039. Buy the profile here.
8. Gove Mine
The Gove Mine is a surface mine located in Northern Territory, Australia. Owned by Rio Tinto, the brownfield mine produced an estimated 11.57 mtpa of bauxite in 2023. The mine will operate until 2030. Buy the profile here.
9. MRN Mine
Owned by Glencore Plc, the MRN Mine is a surface mine situated in Para, Brazil. The greenfield mine produced an estimated 11.47 mtpa of bauxite in 2023. The expected mine closure date is 2027. 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 10.9 mtpa of bauxite in 2023. The mine is expected to operate until 2041. Buy the profile here.
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