Chalco announces interim dividend, strategic plan, and board secretary change

Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (CHALCO) will distribute an interim dividend of 0.123 yuan per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025, totaling approximately 2.11 bn yuan. This dividend, payable in HK$0.1348 per share, will be disbursed on or before October 17, 2025, to shareholders on record as of September 16, 2025. Withholding tax rates vary by shareholder type, ranging from 10% for non-resident enterprises and certain non-resident individuals to 20% for other non-resident individuals and mainland individual investors.

Concurrently, CHALCO unveiled its 2025 action plan for "enhancing quality, efficiency, and shareholder returns," aiming for metallurgical-grade alumina production of 16.81m tons and primary aluminum production of 7.80m tons. The company reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of 7.071 bn yuan for the first half of 2025, a 0.81% year-on-year increase. The plan emphasizes strengthening internal foundations through cost control and technological innovation, and enhancing external image via transparent information disclosure and improved investor relations.

In other developments, Ms. Zhu Dan was appointed as the new secretary to the board, effective August 27, 2025, succeeding Mr. Ge Xiaolei, who will continue as company secretary. The company also announced a voluntary establishment of a joint venture with Chinalco and other entities, with CHALCO contributing 300m yuan for a 20% equity interest, which will not be consolidated into the company’s financial accounts.