Chinalco Signs EPC Contract for 1M Tons/Year Alumina Project in Indonesia, Aiming for 2026-27 Completion

Published: Apr 15, 2026 09:58

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[SMM Aluminum Express News] Chinalco International has signed a supplementary EPC contract with PT Borneo Alumina Indonesia for a 1 million tons per year metallurgical-grade alumina project in Indonesia.

The project is split into two sub-projects:

1. The alumina plant was completed on February 11, 2026.

2. The tailings system will run from March 1 to June 30, 2027.

Successful implementation is expected to positively impact the company’s performance, though it faces various risks that will be actively managed.

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