Bauxite Mining''s Negative Effects on Human and
The substances produced during the bauxite mining process include dust, sulfur dioxide (SO2), and nitrogen oxides (NOx). The mining and beneficiation of bauxite do not involve the use of chemical reagents and produces no odors. Therefore, the main impact on air quality is generally particles. Dust reduces visibility, becoming a safety hazard, and covering leaves of crops and other vegetation.