The third-most abundant element
in the Earth’s crust, aluminum makes over eight
percent of the earth's crust. It never occurs
naturally in its pure state and is usually found in
the form of oxide known as bauxite. It is found
combined in over 270 different minerals. China
is the largest producer of aluminum in the world.
In 2010, China produced over 16800 thousand
metric tonnes of aluminum. The second place is
occupied by Russia followed by Canada,
Australia, United States, Brazil, India, United
Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Norway, South Africa,
Iceland, Mozambique, Venezuela, and
Argentina.