Aluminium and bauxite mines: where aluminium and bauxite is mined
Where aluminium and bauxite is mined: Guinea (34%), Australia (22%), China (20%) lead world mine production in 2025. Below, country by country, are 44 mines from open mine databases and 5 projects held by listed companies.
The full aluminium and bauxite story covers trade flows, uses and which governments list it as critical.
Aluminium and bauxite mines in Africa
2 African countries have aluminium and bauxite mines or projects here: Guinea, Ghana.
Aluminium and bauxite mines in Guinea
Guinea. Guinea mined 34% of the world's aluminium and bauxite in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindia | Producing | 3,121,000 t (2019) | |
| Dian Dian | Producing | 2,780,000 t (2019) | |
| Friguia | Producing | 1,304,000 t (2019) | |
| Boffa | Chalco Guinea Company S.A. |
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaoual Bauxite Project (Bouba and Mamaya plateaux) | Lindian Resources | Exploration | Gaoual |
| Lelouma Bauxite Project | Lindian Resources | Exploration | Lelouma |
| Woula Bauxite Project | Lindian Resources | Exploration | Guinea |
Aluminium and bauxite mines in Australia
Australia. Australia mined 22% of the world's aluminium and bauxite in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darling Range Mines | Alcoa Corp. | Producing | 34,700,000 t (2019) |
| Weipa | Rio Tinto Aluminium | Producing | 30,437,000 t (2018) |
| Gove | Rio Tinto | Closed | 12,540,000 t (2018) |
| Weipa - Amrun | |||
| Weipa - East Weipa and Andoom | |||
| Worsley |
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coates Project | Charger Metals | Exploration | Western Australia |
Aluminium and bauxite mines in China
China. China mined 20% of the world's aluminium and bauxite in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pingguo | Aluminium Corporation of China Ltd. | Producing | 5,988,000 t (2019) |
| Guizhou | Aluminium Corporation of China Ltd. | Producing | 1,921,000 t (2019) |
| Mianchi | Aluminium Corporation of China Ltd. | Producing | 375,000 t (2019) |
| Guizhou - Guizhou No. 1 | |||
| Guizhou - Guizhou No. 2 | |||
| Pingguo - Pinggou East | |||
| Pingguo - Pinggou North |
Aluminium and bauxite mines in Brazil
Brazil. Brazil mined 7.5% of the world's aluminium and bauxite in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Trombetas (MRN) | Mineracao Rio do Norte | Producing | 13,134,000 t (2018) |
| Paragominas | Hydro | Producing | 7,400,000 t (2019) |
| Juruti | Alcoa | Producing | 6,000,000 t (2019) |
| Pocos de Caldas | Alcoa Corp. | Producing | 300,000 t (2019) |
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amargosa Bauxite-Gallium Project (and Pele rare earth targets), demerged as Alurion Resources | Brazilian Rare Earths | Exploration | Bahia state |
Aluminium and bauxite mines in India
India. India mined 5.7% of the world's aluminium and bauxite in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panchpatmali | Producing | 7,230,546 t (2019) | |
| Mainpat | Producing | 256,354 t (2018) | |
| Bodai-Daldali | Producing | 211,134 t (2019) |
Aluminium and bauxite mines in Indonesia
Indonesia. Indonesia mined 2.3% of the world's aluminium and bauxite in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tayan | Producing | 1,726,734 t (2019) | |
| Kijang | Closed | 783,097 t (2009) |
Aluminium and bauxite mines in Jamaica
Jamaica. Jamaica mined 1.4% of the world's aluminium and bauxite in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windalco | Producing | 1,856,000 t (2019) | |
| Jamalco | 1,800,000 t (2013) | ||
| Alpart | 82,000 t (2015) | ||
| Jamalco - Harmons Valley | |||
| Jamalco - Mount Oliphant plateau | |||
| Windalco - Ewarton | |||
| Windalco - Kirkvine |
Aluminium and bauxite mines in Russia
Russia. Russia mined 1.3% of the world's aluminium and bauxite in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timan | Producing | 3,221,000 t (2019) | |
| North Urals | Producing | 2,353,000 t (2019) |
Aluminium and bauxite mines in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia mined 1.3% of the world's aluminium and bauxite in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ba’itha | Producing | 4,780,876 t (2019) |
Aluminium and bauxite mines in Guyana
Guyana.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bauxite Company of Guyana | Producing | 1,412,000 t (2019) | |
| Bauxite Company of Guyana - Ituni | |||
| Bauxite Company of Guyana - Kwakwani | |||
| Bauxite Company of Guyana - Linden |
Aluminium and bauxite mines in Suriname
Suriname.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coermotibo and Onverdacht | Closed | 1,600,000 t (2015) | |
| Coermotibo and Onverdacht - Coermotibo | |||
| Coermotibo and Onverdacht - Onverdacht |
Aluminium and bauxite mines in Ghana
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awaso | 796,000 t (2009) |
Mine output as each source states it (units and basis differ between mines, so they are not ranked against each other). Mines: Jasansky, Brauneis, Maus et al. (Vienna University of Economics and Business). Projects: listed companies' own announcements. World shares: USGS.