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Chinalco

Chinalco (Aluminum Corporation of China) is a Chinese state-owned mining and metals conglomerate and one of the world's largest aluminium producers. The company is headquartered in Beijing and operates across multiple continents, with significant interests in aluminium, copper, iron ore and other base metals. Chinalco is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with the Chinese government maintaining majority ownership through the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission. The corporation's core business encompasses the full aluminium value chain, from bauxite mining and alumina refining to primary aluminium smelting and fabrication, alongside substantial copper and rare-earth operations. Beyond China, Chinalco has pursued strategic international investments, including stakes in major mining projects in Australia, Peru and other resource-rich jurisdictions. The company plays a central role in securing mineral resources for China's industrial base and energy transition ambitions, particularly in metals critical to electrification and renewable energy infrastructure. Chinalco's international expansion has included notable investments in Rio Tinto and other global mining houses, positioning it as a significant player in global commodity markets. The corporation employs tens of thousands of workers across its mining, refining and manufacturing operations. Chinalco was established in 2001 through the restructuring of state aluminium assets, consolidating China's fragmented aluminium industry under a single national champion.

Chinalco News


Iron-ore production
World Bank urges Guinea to use iron-ore to diversify economy
6th October 2026 By: Bloomberg

The World Bank has urged Guinea to use the revenues from the exploitation of the largest iron-ore reserve on earth to diversify and build a stronger economy. “The question we must ask ourselves is... 


Rio Tinto iron-ore mine
China's CMRG tells some steel mills to halt talks with Rio Tinto for shipments from September, sources say
6th August 2026 By: Reuters

China's State-owned iron-ore buyer has directed some steel mills to halt negotiations with Rio Tinto for shipments from September, two sources said, escalating pressure on the world's top iron-ore... 


An image of SimFer staff
Guinea iron-ore development reaches 74% completion
24th July 2026 By: Donna Slater

In focusing on the safe operational ramp-up of its Guinea-based Simandou iron-ore project, the SimFer joint venture (JV) is progressing with infrastructure delivery and sustained engagement across... 


The Simandou iron-ore operation in Guinea
Guinea’s Simandou iron exports surge six months after first ore
3rd June 2026 By: Bloomberg

Exports from Guinea’s Simandou iron-ore project surged in May, six months after the first shipment to China, marking a milestone in the ramp-up of the high-grade mine that has the potential to... 


Incoming BHP CEO Brandon Craig
BHP's incoming CEO met with Chinalco boss in China this week
9th April 2026 By: Reuters

BHP Group's incoming CEO, Brandon Craig, met with the chairman of Chinalco in Beijing this week and discussed further cooperation, the Chinese aluminium giant said on Thursday. Craig's trip to... 


IMAGE OF IRON ORE OPERATION
Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
3rd April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Research and consultancy group Wood Mackenzie has forecast that the Simandou project will alter global seaborne iron-ore trade. 


Brazil regulator approves Rio Tinto, Chinalco deal for aluminum producer CBA
11th March 2026 By: Reuters

The general superintendency of Brazil's antitrust watchdog CADE has approved without restrictions a deal for China's Chinalco and Rio Tinto to acquire a controlling stake in aluminum maker CBA, the... 


CEO Simon Trott will travel to Guinea this week.
Contract worker dies at Rio Tinto's Simandou iron-ore mine in Guinea
16th February 2026 By: Reuters

A contract worker died following an incident at Rio Tinto's SimFer mine, part of Guinea's Simandou iron-ore project, the world's largest producer of iron-ore said on Sunday without providing... 


Simon Trott and Gary Nagle
Rio Tinto expected to push for more time to weigh Glencore deal, sources say
5th February 2026 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto and Glencore are expected to announce an extension to merger talks ahead of a UK regulatory deadline on Thursday, to allow Rio more time to study the merits of any deal, three people... 


China's Baowu takes control of Simandou iron-ore operator
China's Baowu takes control of Simandou iron-ore operator
2nd February 2026 By: Reuters

China’s Baowu Resources, the world’s largest steelmaker, has tightened its grip on one of the biggest untapped high‑grade iron-ore deposits by taking control of the operator of Guinea's Simandou... 


Image of iron ore carrier
Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
23rd January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

China has received its first shipment of iron-ore from the Simandou mine. 


Image of iron-ore train
Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
12th December 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The first shipment from the Simandou project has set sail from Guinea. 


GIANT PROJECT: The Simandou iron-ore project in Guinea is regarded as Africa’s largest greenfield development. Besides the mine, the integrated project includes a 600-km multi-use rail line, barge and transshipment port facilities. Once fully operational, up to 120-million tonnes of high-grade iron-ore will be exported yearly. A ceremony marking the official start of operations was held this month at the new port in Forécariah prefecture. Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya was joined at the event by project partners Winning Consortium Simandou, Rio Tinto, Chinalco and China Baowu.
GIANT PROJECT
21st November 2025

The Simandou iron-ore project in Guinea is regarded as Africa’s largest greenfield development. Besides the mine, the integrated project includes a 600-km multi-use rail line, barge and... 


image of iron-ore bucket reclaimer
Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea – update
14th November 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Operations have started, marking a historic milestone for Africa’s largest greenfield mine and infrastructure development. 


Simandou partners mark start of operations at Africa’s biggest iron-ore project
Simandou partners mark start of operations at Africa’s biggest iron-ore project
12th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Operations have started at the giant Simandou iron-ore project in Guinea, marking a historic milestone for Africa’s largest greenfield mine and infrastructure development. At a ceremony held at... 


Iron-ore pellets
Guinea to fast-track alumina, iron-ore processing, mines minister says
11th November 2025 By: Reuters

Guinea will fast-track the development of alumina refineries and iron-ore pellet plants to end decades of raw ore exports, its mines minister told reporters, as the country prepares for the first... 


Image of iron-ore train loaded
Simandou iron-ore project, Guinea
24th October 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

SimFer – one of the two mines at Simandou – has amassed 1.5-million tons of ore, with first ore loaded on rail in October. 


Rio Tinto weighs asset-for-equity swap with Chinalco to end governance gridlock, sources say
Rio Tinto weighs asset-for-equity swap with Chinalco to end governance gridlock, sources say
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

Rio Tinto is exploring a potential asset-for-equity swap with Chinalco that would trim the Chinese investor's 11% stake, freeing up Rio to resume buybacks and pursue new strategic deals, three... 


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