The global third party traded bauxite market is evolving rapidly, as China’s growing appetite for imported bauxite drives a world-wide search to secure high-grade, low-cost material.

Opportunities abound, however shifting geopolitical landscapes, opaque pricing mechanisms and complexities around comparing bauxite grades and qualities, all conspire to create a difficult set of circumstances to identify genuine opportunities.

CM, the world’s foremost bauxite advisory group, has released this quarterly update – an independent review of global bauxite industry news, data, prices and key developments.

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BPI Calc - Bringing the Bauxite Index to your fingertips

BPI Calc is your essential bauxite‐price calculator, powered by CM Group’s latest Bauxite Price Index (BPI). Instantly estimate prices by grade and specification with real‑time and historical data, Value‑in‑Use (ViU) analysis and market insights.

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