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Markets & Products

The GINMIN mining operation in Guyana only produces high purity bauxite with uniquely low silica and other impurity levels. This bauxite can be sintered to alumina levels over 93%.

The mining operation can also provide high purity silica sand, clays and kaolin. Combining these mineral options with the flexible processing capabilities at US Ceramics means that First Bauxite can meet the needs of a diverse variety of markets and applications.

Bonasika - Guyana: Unique mineral assets

Refractories & Steelmaking

High purity alumina products

Guyanese bauxite, with the potential for sintered alumina levels to over 93% coupled to low impurity levels for silica, iron and alkalis represents an ideal choice for the…

Oilfield drilling (ceramic proppants)

Multi-strength and lightweight proppants

First Bauxite subsidiary, US Ceramics, provides a full range of ceramic proppants that all show high sphericity, high crush resistance and optimum oil/gas…

Flame retardants

Natural fire retardant

By virtue of the molecular water stored within the chemistry of the gibbsitic Guyanese bauxite, it can be used as an additive to impede the spread of flames…

Construction

Cement substitution for production and lower Eco impact

Clays and kaolin from the GINMIN mine in Guyana can both be used in construction, either directly or after processing through the milling and calcining capabilities of US…

Abrasives & Welding

Abrasives, High Friction Surface Treatment & Welding

The high alumina of the Guyanese bauxite make it an attractive solution for the production of welding rods, and when sintered for use as an abrasive grain (in…

Glass manufacture

Low impurity raw material

High purity silica sand, from the Guyana mining operation, can be used in the manufacture of glass for solar panels by virtue of its low and controlled iron…

Water treatment

Low impurity raw material

By virtue of its low silica and iron impurities (and other residual elements) the Guyanese bauxite is ideal as a raw material for the production of aluminium sulphate…

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