Bauxite Ore

Description

1. Product Overview
This is metallurgical‑grade bauxite ore, the primary feedstock for alumina production via the Bayer process. Its core value proposition lies in a high alumina‑to‑silica ratio (A/S > 8), directly lowering caustic soda consumption and tailings volume. As the sole commercial ore for aluminum production and a critical input for high‑alumina cement and abrasives, it represents a non‑negotiable raw material for global heavy industry.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Al₂O₃ 48–52%, SiO₂ 4–6%, Fe₂O₃ 18–22%, TiO₂ 2–3%, LOI 24–27%

• Grade: Metallurgical grade (sweetened) – A/S ratio ≥ 8

• Physical form: Friable pisolitic lump; color: reddish‑brown; particle size: 0–50 mm (90% passing 25 mm); bulk density: 1.4–1.6 t/m³

• Packaging: Bulk vessel loading, direct into cargo holds; optional 1.5 MT jumbo bags upon request

• Shelf life: Indefinite when stored away from moisture (hygroscopic – avoid prolonged water contact)

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Aluminum smelting (via alumina refining), high‑alumina cement production, abrasive manufacturing, and chemical grade applications.

• Operational use cases: Bayer process digestion at 140–280°C; refractory grade blending for furnace linings; slag conditioning in steelmaking.

• Performance advantage: Higher A/S ratio reduces silica scaling in digesters, cuts desilication chemical costs by 12–15%, and yields 2–3% more alumina per ton compared to regional lower‑grade ores. Results in lower total refining cost per ton of alumina.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Shipment‑by‑shipment chemical uniformity (<0.5% variance in Al₂O₃) – ISO 3082 sampling certified.

• Supply reliability: Dedicated mining block with 18+ months of proven reserves; annual capacity 1.2M MT.

• Logistics capability: In‑house port loading at 5,000 MT/day via conveyor system; 14‑day lead time to main SE Asian smelters.

• Price competitiveness: Long‑term contract pricing linked to LME aluminum; spot discounts available for >50,000 MT orders.

• Environmental & technical support: Low reactive silica reduces red mud generation; full assay certificates and process optimization advisory included.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum order quantity (MOQ): 20,000 MT (bulk)

• Loading capacity: 55,000 MT per Handymax vessel; 25,000 MT per containerized bulk shipment (20’ containers at 24 MT payload each)