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Bauxite
Geology type: Bauxite formed by tropical weathering. Mineral type: Massive, clayey and sandy bauxite mineralization. Reserve base: 300Mt in current reserve area. Mining method: Open pit. Processing method: Crushing and drying run-of-mine ore for shipmen. Reserve base: 300Mt in current reserve area. Mining method: Open pit. Processing method: Crushing and drying run-of-mine ore for shipment. Bauxite deposits are found across much of western and central Guinea, having been formed by the tropical weathering of underlying, aluminium-rich rocks. The deposits are typically close to the surface. Proven reserves total some 2, 300Mt with additional probable reserves of 18, 600Mt, most of which contains between 40% and 50% aluminium oxide (Al2O3) Product Group: Bauxite |