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 Bauxite is an abundant natural mineral which
contains aluminum. The aluminum is found primarily as aluminum
oxide (Al2O3) in bauxite and one ton of bauxite contains
around 250 kg pure aluminum, depending on the quality of the ore. During
mining, electricity and diesel are used to run drilling and
transportation equipment. Bauxite mining may lead to severe destruction
of natural landscapes unless precautions are followed.
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Bauxite mine in
Venezuela
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Barge of bauxite
ore arriving at
refinery
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