Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chalco) is a leading state-owned aluminum and alumina producer operating across multiple Chinese provinces including Shanxi, Henan, and Guangxi. The corporation integrates bauxite mining, alumina refining, and aluminum smelting. Large-scale industrial complexes support high production capacity. Dedicated logistics systems connect mines, refineries, and ports. Chalco is central to the Chinese and global aluminum supply chain.
Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chinalco) was founded in 2001 to consolidate China’s bauxite, alumina, and aluminum production assets.
Throughout the 2000s, the company expanded refining and smelting capacity while investing in overseas mining projects to secure raw material supply.
In the 2010s and beyond, Chinalco diversified into multiple non-ferrous metals, strengthening its role as a global mining and metals enterprise.
Primary Mining Regions
Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chinalco) operates bauxite mines and alumina refineries across Shanxi, Henan, and Guangxi provinces, with overseas mining interests in Africa and South America.
Infrastructure and Processing Facilities
The company runs integrated refining and smelting facilities supported by rail and port infrastructure. Logistics networks connect inland mines to coastal smelters and export terminals.
Strategic Geographic Advantage
Strategic placement across multiple provinces ensures raw material security and efficient integration into China’s industrial aluminum value chain, while international assets enhance global supply resilience.
In 2024, Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chinalco) emphasized refining efficiency and raw material security across its alumina and aluminum production network.
Investments were directed toward emission reduction systems and modernization of processing technologies supporting production stability.
In 2025, Chinalco continues prioritizing operational resilience, global resource coordination, and sustainable production practices within its non-ferrous metals portfolio.