Bauxite is the ore from which aluminum is made. The scientists tell us that the world has enough of the mineral to last from 200 to 300 years.

How much bauxite is left in the world?

In 2019, world reserves of bauxite ore were assessed at 30.4 billion tonnes.

How long will bauxite reserves last?

The present-day RLI indicates adequate bauxite supply for about 180 years and is the same as it was in 1950. However, if an annual growth rate of 5% is considered, the currently known reserves will be exhausted within the next 20 years and the reserve base will be adequate for not more than 25 years.