Description

Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chalco), established in Beijing in 2001, is a prominent industrial entity specializing in the manufacturing and global distribution of alumina, primary aluminum, aluminum alloys, and carbon products. The company's diverse operations are structured across five key segments. Its Alumina division is dedicated to sourcing bauxite through mining and procurement, subsequently refining it into a variety of alumina products, which include specialized forms, gallium, and advanced bauxite derivatives. The Primary Aluminum segment handles the acquisition of alumina, other raw materials, and essential electrical power to produce and supply primary aluminum, alongside related products like carbon, aluminum alloys, and electrolytic aluminum items. Through its Trading arm, Chalco facilitates the commerce of aluminum products, other non-ferrous metals, and coal, while also extending logistics and transportation solutions. The Energy segment manages coal extraction, generates and sells electricity to regional power grids utilizing thermal, wind, and solar sources, and manufactures power-related equipment. The Corporate and Other Operating segment focuses on research and development initiatives and a spectrum of additional activities pertinent to the aluminum industry. Furthermore, Chalco is involved in the acquisition and management of bauxite and limestone deposits, offers expertise in engineering project management, and conducts international import and export trade.