Balochistan Refractory & Metallurgical Bauxite
Supplying refractory and metallurgical grade bauxite (Al2O3 45%-58%) from Lasbela and Makran deposits. Low reactive silica, ideal for high-alumina cements and refractories.
- SGS / AHK Certified
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- Bulk & Container FCL
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- Origin: Lasbela District & Makran Range
Mineral Concession & Provenance
Balochistan’s coastal metallogenic belt hosts significant aluminous laterite and bauxite deposits in Lasbela District. Balochistan Minerals extracts low-silica refractory and metallurgical bauxite characterized by high alumina ($45% ext{--}58% ext{Al}_2 ext{O}_3$), favorable alumina-to-silica ratios ($>7:1$), and excellent thermal stability upon calcination for refractory, abrasive, and cement manufacturing.
Certified Chemical Composition
| Chemical Compound / Property | Guaranteed Basis | Typical Mine Assay | Rejection Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) | 48.00% Basis | 50.20% – 56.80% | Below 42.00% |
| Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) | 7.00% Max | 3.80% – 5.90% | Above 9.00% |
| Iron Oxide (Fe2O3) | 16.00% Max | 9.50% – 14.20% | Above 20.00% |
| Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) | 3.50% Max | 2.10% – 3.10% | Above 4.50% |
| Loss on Ignition (LOI) | 14.00% Max | 10.50% – 12.80% | Above 16.00% |
| Moisture | 5.00% Max | 2.50% – 4.00% | Above 8.00% |
* All composite assays are sampled strictly in compliance with ISO protocols. Official certificate of analysis (COA) issued per parcel by independent international inspection surveyors (SGS / Alfred H. Knight / Cotecna) prior to vessel loading.
Grain Sizing & Particle Distribution
Industrial Off-Take & Usability
Refractory Bricks & Castables
Calcined to produce high-alumina grog ($>60% ext{Al}_2 ext{O}_3$) with exceptional thermal resistance up to 1,750°C in steel ladles.
High-Alumina Cement & Building Chemistry
Crucial clinker additive generating rapid hardening and acid-resistant refractory calcium aluminate cements.
Brown Fused Alumina Abrasives
Smelted in electric arc furnaces to synthesize high-toughness synthetic corundum abrasives for cutting wheels and sandblasting.
Primary Alumina Refining
Suitable for Bayer process digestors yielding smelter-grade alumina for primary aluminum reduction cells.
Mine-to-Port Supply Chain
Integrated handling and transport protocols guarantee that cargo arrives without contamination, moisture elevation, or grain degradation.
