
Global Aluminum Ore Resource Status - The global aluminum ore resource is abundant, with Guinea holding the largest reserves at approximately 7.4 billion tons, accounting for about 25.52% of the world's total reserves [3] - Australia and Vietnam follow, with reserves of 12.07% and 10.69% respectively, while China's aluminum ore reserves are relatively low at only 2.34% [3] Global Bauxite Production - Global bauxite production is projected to reach 450 million tons in 2024, with Guinea producing 13 million tons, representing 28.89% of the total [5] - Australia and China are also significant producers, with outputs of 10 million tons (22.22%) and 9.3 million tons (20.67%) respectively [5] Global Alumina Production - The global alumina production is expected to be 142 million tons in 2024, with China contributing 84 million tons, which is 60% of the total [8] - Australia and Brazil follow with 18 million tons (13%) and 11 million tons (8%) respectively [8] China's Alumina Production Capacity - As of the end of 2024, China has over 40 alumina production enterprises with a total capacity exceeding 100 million tons, with the top ten companies accounting for about 70% of the total capacity [13] Yunnan's Clean Energy Advantage - Yunnan province has abundant hydropower resources, with hydropower generation accounting for 71.22% of its total electricity generation in 2024, providing significant support for high-energy-consuming industries [26] Yunnan's Role in the Aluminum Industry - Yunnan has become a key region for aluminum production in China, with its electrolytic aluminum capacity reaching 585,000 tons by the end of 2024, significantly increasing from 118,600 tons in 2015 [28] Green Aluminum Industry Potential - The green aluminum industry in Yunnan is expected to benefit from the EU's carbon tax, which will enhance the competitiveness of products with lower carbon footprints [46] Downstream Market Demand - The demand for aluminum is expected to grow, particularly in the renewable energy sector, which is becoming a significant driver for electrolytic aluminum demand [37] Cost Structure of Electrolytic Aluminum - The cost structure of electrolytic aluminum production is primarily influenced by alumina, electricity, and prebaked anodes, with alumina being the largest cost component [38] Future Production Plans - Indonesia has numerous planned alumina projects with a total capacity of 25.5 million tons, indicating significant growth potential in the region [18]