Social impacts of bauxite mining and refining: A review
WEBJun 1, 2023 · This bauxite is subjected to the Bayer process for the extraction of aluminum hydrate, most (90%) of which is calcined to produce alumina in refiners, which is then converted into aluminum metals in smelters via the Hall–Héroult electrolysis process. Aluminium production has a range of impacts, including environmental impacts, such as ...