Two 800 000 t/a alumina units approved in Shanxi.(New Setup, Agreement & Plan)

In March 2008 the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) approved the Aluminum Corporation of China Limited to launch an 800 000 t/a alumina project at Long' erhui, Xiwatang Town, Xing County in Shanxi province. The project will use the Bayer process. A 50 MW co-generation plant, a bauxite mine and auxiliary systems will also be constructed.

Meanwhile, NDRC also approved Shanxi Yangquan Coal Industry (Group) Co., Ltd. to build an additional 800 000 t/a alumina project at its existing mining site in Yangquan of Shanxi province. The project includes a Bayer-process sintering system, auxiliary facilities such as a 50 MW co-generation plant and a 1.15 million t/a bauxite mine.

These two projects will help supply alumina and stabilize the price of alumina in the domestic market.