Bauxite is a naturally occurring, heterogeneous material comprised primarily of one or more aluminum hydroxide minerals (gibbsite Al(OH)3 and the polymorphs, boehmite and diaspore AlO(OH) in varying proportions) plus various mixtures of silica (SiO2), iron oxide (Fe2O3), titania (TiO2), aluminosilicates (clay, etc.), and other impurities in trace amounts.

ELMIN S.A. provides bauxite in the following markets based on individual client's needs:

Alumina Production. ELMIN's bauxite for the alumina production market is characterized by the advantages of the high Al2O3 and low SiO2, CaO and L.O.I. content.
Abrasives.
Steel Making Industry.
For the production of high-iron type aluminous cements and refractory. In the production of Aluminous Cements the advantages of ELMIN bauxite such as the lumpy form makes ELMIN a unique supplier.
Mineral Wool.
As a high Al2O3 source Bauxite is a unique material for the production of Mineral Fibers.
Portland Cements. ELMIN's bauxite with high Al2O3, Fe2O3, and low SiO2, alkali and MgO content for clinker production serves the best known Portland cement Industries in Europe Africa and Americas.