Aluminium ores and concentrates

CPC v2.1 Code: 1423

About aluminium ores and concentrates

cpc code 1423 covers the industry of aluminium ore and concentrate production. Aluminium is a widely used metal with a diverse range of applications, from construction and transportation to consumer electronics and packaging. The aluminium industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, providing essential raw materials for a variety of downstream industries. As a major producer and exporter of aluminium ores and concentrates, this industry is of significant importance to many countries around the world.

Production process

The production of aluminium ores and concentrates typically involves the mining and processing of bauxite, the primary raw material for aluminium production. Bauxite is extracted from open-pit mines, crushed, and then refined through a process called the Bayer process, which separates the aluminium oxide (alumina) from the bauxite. The alumina is then smelted in an electrolytic process to produce pure aluminium metal.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of aluminium ores and concentrates include bauxite, the primary raw material, as well as various mining and processing equipment, such as excavators, crushers, and refineries. Energy sources, such as electricity and fuel, are also essential for the smelting and refining processes. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, including geologists, mining engineers, and plant operators.

Production outputs

The primary output of the aluminium ores and concentrates industry is alumina, which is then used as the main input for the 1424 Aluminium industry. Other outputs may include various aluminium-containing by-products, such as aluminium hydroxide, which can be used in a range of applications, including water treatment, fire retardants, and the production of other aluminium compounds.

Family tree for aluminium ores and concentrates

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/1'>1: Ores and minerals; electricity, gas and water</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/14'>14: Metal ores</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/142'>142: Non-ferrous metal ores and concentrates (other than uranium or thorium ores and concentrates)</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/1423'>1423: Aluminium ores and concentrates</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/1421'>1421: Copper, ores and concentrates</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/1422'>1422: Nickel ores and concentrates</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/1424'>1424: Precious metal ores and concentrates</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/1429'>1429: Other non-ferrous metal ores and concentrates (other than uranium or thorium ores and concentrates)</a>"]

    D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/14230'>14230: Aluminium ores and concentrates</a>"]


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