Case Study:
Bauxite & Alumina Monitoring for Trade Finance
full traceability from mine to shipment
We implemented a full-cycle inventory monitoring solution covering the entire journey from bauxite mines to alumina shipments. By combining advanced technologies such as SLAM scanners, autonomous drones, physical inspections, and data analytics, the system ensured real-time visibility and traceability. This comprehensive approach enabled full compliance and transparency, satisfying the stringent requirements of a Swiss trade finance fund.
The project involved monitoring raw inputs like bauxite and caustic soda, as well as multiple grades of processed alumina. We tracked these materials across various critical points—including mines, ports, warehouses, and silos—ensuring seamless visibility throughout the supply chain. The solution delivered complete traceability and precise stock control from extraction to shipment.
- Raw Materials:
- Bauxite at mines, ports, and warehouses of processing plant.
- Caustic soda used in refining.
- Sampling & density tests for accurate tonnage.
- Processed Products:
- All grades of alumina.
- Warehouse and silo inventory.
- Outbound shipments to port storage.
- Trade Finance Readiness:
- Transparent, real-time tracking of pledged goods.
- Volume threshold alerts and reconciliation.
- Reporting for investment fund and compliance.
- Autonomous Drone and 3D SLAM scanner-based stockpiles measurements with high precision.
- Sampling and density determination for tonnage accuracy.
- Dashboard reporting + physical inspections.
- Web platform access on monitoring data for producers and funders.
- Access to structured trade finance.
- Full collateral visibility and confidence for lenders.
- Pledged volume compliance.
- Improved stock control across production chain.
Why it matters
Our solution bridges physical production with financial oversight, enabling trustworthy, accurate inventory control at scale — and unlocking finance with full data transparency.
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