Where to find and mine:
Aluminum is found in all parts of the Earth's crust, making it one of the most abundant elements on Earth. However, it doesn't occur in nature by itself but as a compound to it's high reactivity.
The element that is the primary source for finding aluminum is bauxite. Deposits of this ore occur as flat layers lying near the Earth's surface and being able to reach many miles.
Mining of Bauxite deposits are commonly found in Australia, Brazil, Guinea, Jamaica, Russia, and the United States. It also occurs in Africa, South America, and the Caribbean.
The element that is the primary source for finding aluminum is bauxite. Deposits of this ore occur as flat layers lying near the Earth's surface and being able to reach many miles.
Mining of Bauxite deposits are commonly found in Australia, Brazil, Guinea, Jamaica, Russia, and the United States. It also occurs in Africa, South America, and the Caribbean.