Which one among the following countries is the largest producer of Bauxite ?

Australia is the world's largest producer of bauxite, a position it has maintained for several years. According to official data, Australia produced approximately 82 million metric tons in 2016, representing about 31% of global production [t2]. More recent data from 2021 and 2023 confirms Australia remains the top producer, with annual yields often exceeding 100 million metric tons [t4][t5]. While China and Guinea are significant competitors, Australia consistently ranks first in total output [t1][t6]. Brazil and India are also major producers but rank lower in the global hierarchy, typically occupying the fourth and fifth positions respectively [t5][t8]. Bauxite is the primary ore used for aluminum manufacturing, and Australia's extensive deposits in Western Australia and Queensland support its leading status [t2][t4]. West Indies (specifically Jamaica) was historically a major producer but does not currently lead the global rankings [c2].

Sources

1. [1] https://www.ga.gov.au/scientific-topics/minerals/mineral-resources-and-advice/australian-resource-reviews/bauxite
2. [2] https://pubs.usgs.gov/myb/vol1/2021/myb1-2021-bauxite-alumina.pdf
3. [3] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 9: Distribution of World Natural Resources > Bauxite (aluminium) > p. 33