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Since the start of large scale manufacture of alumina using the Bayer Process in the 1890s, the industry has explored how to use bauxite residue sustainably.
Recent efforts and initiatives within the industry, academia and entrepreneurs have led to increased utilisation rate. Industry stakeholders continue to research ways to further increase the use of bauxite residue.
As part of the aluminium industry’s waste-not-want-not approach to circularity – the IAI has produced two waste perception factsheets on bauxite residue and spent pot lining. The Bauxite Residue Factsheet is laid out in a simple and clear format to help inform the intended audiences on the importance and availability ...
This Guidance explores and explains the sustainable management of bauxite residue. Bauxite residue – also known as ‘red mud’ – is produced when extracting alumina from bauxite during the Bayer Process. Approximately 1.2 tonnes of residue is generated per tonne of alumina produced. To manage this residue sustainably, the industry ...
These Guidelines build on the 2018 First Edition and set out good practices for sustainable bauxite mining operations. The aluminium industry’s objective is a long-term, sustainable bauxite mining industry with acceptably low social and environmental impacts during operation and post-closure. Sustainable bauxite mining is not a “one-size fits all” prescriptive ...
A technology roadmap to maximise the use of bauxite residue in cement products. This roadmap provides information and support by addressing technical, legislative and prejudicial barriers. It facilitates bauxite residue valorisation actions of the alumina sector and engages other stakeholders who can help deliver success. Developing standards, frameworks and promoting ...
A tool to evaluate the energy, environmental and financial benefits of using BR in the cement. The Excel-based tool quantifies the benefits of using bauxite residue in cement. Developed by the Ecole de Technologie Superieure (ÉTS), part of the Université du Québec, it assesses the energy, environmental and financial benefits ...
This series of three publications explore opportunities for bauxite residue in cement. First published in 2016, this updated series provides overviews of laboratory investigations, industrial successes and experiences, limitations of BR and growth opportunities. The publications in this series are: The International Aluminium Institute continues to encourage interested stakeholders to ...
Bauxite residue is one of the largest industrial by-products in modern society and managing such wastes poses a global challenge to the industry. This study elaborates on the aluminium industry’s objective to ensure bauxite residue management is based on global best practice, providing safe storage and achieving acceptable low social ...
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