Qingzhen bauxite recycling project begins trial production
2025-06-30 16:43:53 [Print]
On June 23, Qingzhen's bauxite recycling project began trial production for its first phase, which focuses on processing 500,000 tonnes of high-sulfur bauxite annually. Covering 87.4Mu (about 5.83 hectares) of land and with an investment of around RMB200 million (USD27.88 million), the project uses advanced domestic flotation desulfurization technology and is designed to produce 440,000 tonnes of alumina concentrate and 60,000 tonnes of sulfur concentrate each year. Once fully operational, it is expected to generate over RMB200 million (USD27.88 million) in annual revenue and more than RMB20 million (USD2.79 million) in annual average profit.
Qingzhen holds the largest bauxite reserves in Guizhou Province, with proven reserves of 518 million tonnes and potential resources exceeding 700 million tonnes, accounting for over 60% of the provincial total. However, a significant portion consists of high-sulfur bauxite, which is difficult to utilize.
The project converts such low-quality ore into high-grade alumina concentrate (sulfur content≤0.5%) and sulfur concentrate (sulfur content≥38%) through flotation desulfurization, significantly boosting resource efficiency and supporting the city's downstream alumina industry.
Qingzhen holds the largest bauxite reserves in Guizhou Province, with proven reserves of 518 million tonnes and potential resources exceeding 700 million tonnes, accounting for over 60% of the provincial total. However, a significant portion consists of high-sulfur bauxite, which is difficult to utilize.
The project converts such low-quality ore into high-grade alumina concentrate (sulfur content≤0.5%) and sulfur concentrate (sulfur content≥38%) through flotation desulfurization, significantly boosting resource efficiency and supporting the city's downstream alumina industry.
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