Vietnam’s Lam Dong approves $2.3bn expansion of alumina projects

Published: Feb 28, 2026 12:01

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【SMM Express News】Lam Dong Province in Vietnam’s Central Highlands has approved adjustments to expand two alumina projects, with a combined investment of VND59.855 trillion (US$2.3 billion), making them the largest projects ever undertaken in the province.
The Nhan Co alumina plant expansion in Nhan Co and Kien Duc Communes will add a new production line with a capacity of 1.2 million metric tons per year. The plant is expected to begin operations in 2030 and run for 30 years.
The Lam Dong bauxite-aluminum complex expansion in Bao Lam 1 Commune will add a second alumina production line with the same capacity of 1.2 million metric tons per year. Construction is scheduled to finish by the third quarter of 2030, with operations starting in the fourth quarter.

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