Bauxite Collection

Bauxite mine, blue water caused by industrial runoff, minerals into local water, Linden town, Guyana, South America

The Chateau des Baux, Les Baux-de-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Aerial view of emerald lake and bauxite quarry with crystal clear sea on background, Otranto, Lecce province, Apulia, Italy

Ex Cava di Bauxite, Otranto district, Puglia, Italy

Lord Beaverbrook's appeal for aluminium 1940
Lord Beaverbrook the Minister for Aircraft Production appealed for objects wholly or partly made of aluminium for the manufacture of aeroplanes

Lord Beaverbrook the Minister for Aircraft Production appealed for objects wholly or partly made of aluminium for the manufacture of aeroplanes

Aerial view of an bauxite tailings dam
Bauxite tailings is a waste product generated in the industrial production of aluminium. For every tonne of alumina created, there are about two tonnes of waste

Aerial view of an bauxite tailings dam
Bauxite tailings is a waste product generated in the industrial production of aluminium. For every tonne of alumina created, there are about two tonnes of waste

Aerial view of an bauxite tailings dam
Bauxite tailings is a waste product generated in the industrial production of aluminium. For every tonne of alumina created, there are about two tonnes of waste

Aerial view of an bauxite tailings dam
Bauxite tailings is a waste product generated in the industrial production of aluminium. For every tonne of alumina created, there are about two tonnes of waste

Aerial view of a road leading to a bauxite tailings dam
Bauxite tailings is a waste product generated in the industrial production of aluminium. For every tonne of alumina created, there are about two tonnes of waste

Molten aluminium ore being poured
Aluminium production. Molten aluminium ore being poured into an electrolysis cell. The ore is aluminium oxide (alumina) which is melted with a mixture of synthetic cryolite (sodium aluminium fluoride)

Households Encouraged to Give Aluminium for the War Effort
Woman from the Womens Voluntary Services hangs up pans and kettles from the W.V.S. centre to encourage people to hand in aluminium items to aid the war effort

Cross section illustration of extracting aluminium from bauxite using Bayer process and electrolysis

Bauxite aluminium ore opencast mine, Alcoa Road, Pedernales Province, Dominican Republic, January

Trucking Bauxite aluminium ore along Alcoa Road from opencast mines to port of Cabo Rojo, Pedernales Province, Dominican Republic, January

Loading bulk carrier with Bauxite aluminium ore at port, Cabo Rojo, Pedernales Province, Dominican Republic, January

Habitat regeneration, gradual recolonisation of pine saplings and vegetation in exhausted Bauxite aluminium ore opencast mine, Alcoa Road, Pedernales Province, Dominican Republic, January

Bauxite, close-up

Pisolitic Bauxite

Australia - mining Bauxite (for Aluminium) Weipa, Cape York, Queensland, Australia
JPF-12804 AUSTRALIA - Mining Bauxite (for Aluminium) Primary industry Weipa, Cape York, Queensland Jean Paul Ferrero contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Aluminium production
Aluminium smelting process. Schematic diagram of the production of aluminium metal from aluminium ore (bauxite). The first stage (left) is the Bayer Process to produce alumina (aluminium oxide)

Aerial - Bauxite mining used in aluminium manufacture Weipa, Cape York, Queensland, Australia JPF52276
JPF-13963 Aerial - Bauxite mining used in aluminium manufacture Weipa, Cape York, Queensland, Australia Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Aerial - Bauxite mine, Gove eastern Arnhemland, Northern Territory, Australia JPF49980
JPF-13850 Aerial - Bauxite mine, Gove eastern Arnhemland Northern Territory, Australia Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Bauxite: From War Efforts to Environmental Impact" During World War II, Lord Beaverbrook, the Minister for Aircraft Production, made a heartfelt appeal for objects made of aluminium to aid in the manufacture of aeroplanes. The Women's Voluntary Service played a crucial role in this endeavor, with women like Lady Lucas Tooth leading collecting centers across towns. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, bauxite mines were being exploited for their rich mineral deposits. However, industrial runoff tainted local water sources with its striking blue hue. In Linden town and Otranto district in Puglia, Italy, aerial views showcased emerald lakes and crystal clear seas juxtaposed against vast bauxite quarries. Amidst these contrasting scenes lies the Chateau des Baux in Les Baux-de-Provence, France - a picturesque reminder of history and beauty intertwined. But beyond its enchanting facade lies another aerial view; that of a road leading to a bauxite tailings dam - an enduring symbol of human impact on nature. As households were encouraged to contribute their aluminum possessions towards the war effort years ago, today we reflect upon both our past sacrifices and present challenges. The extraction and processing have left scars on landscapes while providing valuable resources for various industries worldwide, and is vital that we acknowledge not only Lord Beaverbrook's call but also our responsibility towards sustainable practices. Let us strive towards finding innovative solutions that balance progress with environmental preservation as we navigate through this complex relationship between humanity and natural resources.