Mar 28, 2025 18:41

On March 28, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released a new Action Plan (2025–2027) for the aluminium industry, aiming to boost resource security, green development, and technological innovation. Key targets include a 3–5% increase in domestic bauxite reserves, 15 Mt of recycled aluminium output, and stricter energy and environmental standards for new alumina and smelting projects. The plan reinforces the primary aluminium capacity cap, promotes clean energy adoption, and encourages regional integration of aluminium production and processing. SMM expects minimal short-term supply impact but sees strong long-term support for sustainable and high-quality industry growth.