Bauxite, et al. is a term used to refer to a group of ores that includes bauxite, an aluminum ore. Bauxite is the most well-known of these ores and is composed of hydrated aluminum oxides. Other ores in this group include gibbsite, boehmite, and diaspore. These ores are found in many places around the world, including Jamaica, Guinea, and Australia. They are mined for their aluminum content, which is used in a variety of industries.