Chalco unveils 2025 plan for quality, efficiency, and returns

Chalco’s 2025 Action Plan focuses on strengthening its core competitiveness and achieving "Dual-Best Cost" leadership through rigorous cost control and efficiency measures. The company aims to build a world-leading aluminum business by concentrating on mineral resources, technological innovation, advanced materials, and intelligent manufacturing. Key business targets for 2025 include producing 16.81m tons of metallurgical-grade alumina, 4.46m tons of refined alumina, 7.80m tons of primary aluminum, 14.10m tons of raw coal, and generating 41.2bn kWh of power.

In the first half of 2025, Chalco reported significant achievements, with metallurgical-grade alumina output increasing by 4.88% year-on-year to 8.6m tons, electrolytic aluminum by 9.37% to 3.97m tons, and coal by 3.61% to 6.61m tons. Operating revenue reached RMB116.4bn, a 5.12% year-on-year increase. Total profit rose by 2.16% to RMB13.2bn, and net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 0.81% to RMB7.1bn, marking new highs for the period. Net cash flow from operating activities was RMB14.3bn, and the asset-liability ratio improved to 46.88%.

The plan also outlines measures to enhance external image and market recognition, including strengthening information disclosure to maintain an "A" rating, improving investor relations through multi-level engagement, and boosting shareholder returns via cash dividends and share repurchases. Additionally, Chalco is committed to strengthening ESG management and market value management to improve development quality and investment value.