(3) U.S.A. Explanation: 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.