China’s Aluminium Value Chain Map 2026
16/06/26 | Alumina, Aluminium, Bauxite
Over the past 20 years, CM has been collecting, reviewing, and analysing data on China’s domestic aluminium value chain. Periodically, we publish a comprehensive map detailing the capacity and location of all alumina refineries and primary aluminium smelters across the country. The new 2026/2027 version has been enhanced to include…
Guinea Bauxite Outlook Report, 2025: Growth, Risk and Global Dependence
Guinea Bauxite Outlook Report, 2025: Growth, Risk and Global Dependence Tracking China’s reliance, Guinea’s expansions, and the future of supply Guinea sits at the heart of global bauxite supply. Export capacity keeps expanding, yet the government is also cracking down, by suspending or restricting groups that fail to meet obligations,…
CM Indonesia Aluminium Value Chain Outlook to 2035
13/08/25 | Alumina, Aluminium, Bauxite
Indonesia – The New Frontline of Global Aluminium Supply. With China’s smelting sector capped at 45 MTPY and domestic bauxite reserves depleting, Chinese majors are looking offshore, and for alumina and primary aluminium, Indonesia has become their top target. Supportive government policy, vast resource potential, low refining costs and proximity…
