The Bakhuis Mountains have rich deposits of bauxite, as well as nickel and copper.

In 1974, a new mineral named surinamite [nl] ((Mg, Fe2+)3Al4BeSi3O16) was found in the mountain range.

The Bakhuis mountain range is an area of 2800 km² and contains a large concession area for mining bauxite, in which both the Surinamese company Suralco [nl] and foreign exploitation companies are interested.

[1] The mountains vary in height from 300–946 m (984–3,104 ft), and are covered with largely pristine forest.

The range has been designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International because it supports significant populations of many birds, including the near-threatened crested eagle, harpy eagle and blue-cheeked parrot, among 378 species recorded.