01 / MINING
Expand the foundation.
Upgrade First Bauxite’s mining capacity at Bonasika to support a growing supply of high-quality bauxite for existing customers and future downstream operations.
GUYANA · OPERATING ASSET / PLANNED EXPANSION
STRATEGIC BAUXITE USA
Building a stronger mineral supply chain.
Partnered with the Department of War and leading private investors, we connect high-quality bauxite from Guyana with the next generation of industrial mineral processing in the Americas.
OUR COMPANY
A resource with a bigger purpose.
Strategic Bauxite USA is the parent company of First Bauxite, the operator of the Bonasika bauxite mines in Guyana. Together, our platforms employ more than 200 people.
Our strategy builds on an established mining operation and a high-quality mineral resource. We are working to expand mining capacity and develop downstream processing in Guyana and the United States. By connecting these capabilities, we aim to create a more resilient supply of industrial minerals for customers in the refractory and abrasives markets.
Explore First Bauxite’s markets & products →OUR DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Three priorities. One connected vision.
Building from our operating foundation in Guyana toward greater processing capability across the Americas.
02 / THERMAL PROCESSING
Add value at the source.
Develop thermal processing in Guyana to transform mined bauxite into higher-value calcined and sintered bauxite, expanding the capabilities of the business.
GUYANA · PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
03 / BROWN FUSED ALUMINA
Build U.S. capability.
Advance the development of brown fused alumina production in the United States to serve abrasive and refractory applications and strengthen regional supply chains.
UNITED STATES · PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
Development plans will be advanced in phases. Further project details will be shared as they are confirmed.
LEADERSHIP
Experience to move the business forward.
Strategic Bauxite’s leadership bring complementary experience in entrepreneurship, investment and mining development.
Michael Smith
Founder and Co-CEO, Strategic Bauxite USA
Michael Smith is Founder and Co-CEO of Strategic Bauxite USA, the parent company of First Bauxite. He is an international entrepreneur who finds opportunities early and brings together partners, management teams, and government stakeholders to build them into value for shareholders. Over the years he has built strong relationships in Guyana. He co-founded Omai Gold Mines Corp. (TSX.V: OMG), which was created in 2020 through a reverse takeover of a TSX-V listed company. Michael graduated from Babson College with High Distinction, earning a B.S. in Economics, Finance, and Investments. He lives in Naples, Florida, with his family.
Roy Ostrom
Founder and Co-CEO, Strategic Bauxite USA
Roy Ostrom is Founder and Co-CEO of Strategic Bauxite USA, the parent company of First Bauxite. He brings more than 20 years of experience in private equity, mining operations, and emerging markets. Most recently, Mr. Ostrom was a Founding Partner of Touchstone Gold Holdings in Colombia, where he led the development of a gold mining operation from its greenfield stage through permitting, construction, and production. Previously, he was Managing Partner of Visby Management, a private investment office focused on natural resources. He began his career in investment banking at Bear Stearns. Mr. Ostrom holds a BA in Economics from Trinity College and studied at the London School of Economics.
Meet the people behind our operations in Guyana.
First Bauxite leadership team →NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Follow our progress.
Company developments and relevant announcements as we build our next chapter.
DEPARTMENT OF WAR · NEWS RELEASE
Department of War announces agreement with Strategic Bauxite USA
Read the Department of War’s announcement of its agreement with Strategic Bauxite USA.
Read the announcement →THE WHITE HOUSE · AUGUST 2026
New deals and investments to power American mining
Federal announcements on investment in American mining and mineral supply chains.
Read the announcement ↗LET’S CONNECT
Partnership starts with a conversation.
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