The Aluminium Source

• Prize
  Gold in Editorial/Environmental
• Jury Top 5 Selection

  Alessandro Scali

• Photographer
  Kevin Krautgartner
• Technical Info
  Medium Format Digital
• Photo Date
  2020

Bauxite ore is the world's primary source of aluminum. It is a characteristic reddish ore that naturally has a particularly high concentration of aluminum oxides and hydroxides. For this reason, bauxite is particularly suitable for aluminum production - also against the background of the increasing aluminum demand worldwide, because bauxite enables efficient production of the metal. The mining areas, which are usually several hectares in size, are controversial, but if you look at them from an aerial perspective, especially it’s tailing ponds look like huge abstract oil paintings.