Bauxite Price

The market or contractual value of bauxite ore, typically expressed in US dollars per dry metric tonne (DMT). Unlike aluminium, bauxite is not traded on commodity exchanges; prices are negotiated directly between miners and refiners based on grade, mineralogy, moisture, silica content, and supply-demand dynamics. Price differentials reflect aluminium content, reactive silica penalties, freight costs, and long-term supply agreements. Bauxite pricing is increasingly influenced by global aluminium demand, Chinese refinery requirements, and government royalty regimes.