Aluminum Corporation of China Limited ( Chalco )

Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chalco) is China's largest alumina and primary aluminum producer, headquartered in Haidian District, Beijing, China. Listed on three exchanges—Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE: 601600), Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX: 2600), and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ACH)—Chalco operates with full industry chain capabilities from bauxite mining through alumina production and primary aluminum smelting to aluminum processing. The company holds a brand heat score of 79/100, reflecting its leadership position in China's aluminum industry and significance as a global aluminum enterprise.

Core Business

Chalco's core business centers on the complete aluminum industry chain (categories 2.2, 2.8, 4.1, 4.2, 4.6, 7.3), encompassing all stages from raw material extraction to finished products. As China's largest primary aluminum producer, the company operates aluminum smelting producing various aluminum alloy ingots (category 2.2, 2.8), aluminum rolling products including hot-rolled and cold-rolled aluminum plates and strips, as well as aluminum foil (categories 4.1-4.2, 4.6), and recycled aluminum operations for circular economy (category 7.3). The company's competitive advantages lie in resource scale, full industry chain operations, and technological strength in aluminum production and processing.

Global Presence

Chalco maintains an extensive production infrastructure across China with more than 15 bauxite mines ensuring raw material security, 20+ alumina refineries with annual capacity exceeding 20 million tons, 30+ aluminum smelting plants with annual capacity exceeding 5 million tons, and 25 aluminum processing plants producing aluminum processed materials. The company operates in 20+ countries globally, with domestic operations as the primary base supplemented by overseas resource deployments. This comprehensive network enables Chalco to serve customers across all major industrial regions of China and selected international markets.

Key Strengths

Chalco's competitive advantages stem from its scale leadership as China's largest aluminum producer with complete industry chain capabilities from resource extraction to. The company maintains approximately 65,000 employees globally with a high proportion of professional and technical personnel. As a triple-listed company on Shanghai, Hong Kong, and New York stock exchanges, Chalco benefits from transparent financial reporting and strong corporate governance. The company's comprehensive bauxite mine resources, advanced smelting technology, and extensive processing capabilities collectively position Chalco as the dominant player in China's aluminum industry with significant global influence.