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Bauxite Mining in Australia: Market Research Report

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Bauxite Mining Market Research Report | ANZSIC B0802 | Mar 2013

Expanding production: Weaker bauxite prices offset increased industry output

IBISWorld’s Bauxite Mining market research report provides the latest industry statistics and industry trends, allowing you to identify the products and customers driving revenue growth and profitability. The industry report identifies the leading companies and offers strategic industry analysis of the key factors influencing the market.

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Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
$2bn
Annual Growth 08-13
1.7%
Annual Growth 13-18
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Employment
2,089
Businesses
5
Industry Analysis & Industry Trends

Australia is the world's largest producer of bauxite, accounting for about 30% of global output. Bauxite production in Australia is expected to be about 75.2 million tonnes in 2012-13, compared with 63.5 million tonnes in 2007-08. Most bauxite mined in Australia is locally processed into alumina, but about 9.5 million tonnes, valued at about $269.5 million, is expected to be exported in 2012-13. Imports of bauxite are negligible.

The Bauxite Mining industry is expected to generate revenue of $2.13 billion in 2012-13, compared with $1.96 billion in 2007-08, yielding growth of 1.7% per year. However, revenue is expected to grow by just 0.7% in 2012-13, as weaker prices largely offset higher levels of output... purchase to read more

Industry Report - Industry Analysis Chapter

The demand for bauxite stems from the global level of aluminium production. The demand for aluminium depends on the demand for the diverse range of products (ranging from aircraft to packaging materials) manufactured from this versatile metal.

Although bauxite is widely traded, there is no single internationally traded price for the aluminium-bearing mineral. In Australia, bauxite is most often mined and then refined into alumina by the same enterprise, resulting in no clearly defined arms-length price. When bauxite is sold under contract, the terms, including the price, are typically confidential... purchase to read more

 


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What is the Bauxite Mining Industry?

Firms in this industry mine bauxite, the raw material from which aluminium is produced.

Industry Products
High-grade oreLow-grade ore
 
Industry Activities
Aluminium ores miningBauxite mining


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