KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ALUMINIUM PRODUCTION PROCESS

KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ALUMINIUM PRODUCTION PROCESS

Some of the key characteristics of aluminium production technology are

Æ’oÆ’nEconomies of scale: Alumina refining and aluminium smelting operations are influenced by economies of scale. The minimum economic size of an alumina refinery is around 1 mtpa, and that of a smelter unit is 250,000 tpa. Refining operations are influenced more by economies of scale, as refining is a continuous process.
Æ’oÆ’nHigh capital intensity: Alumina refining and aluminium smelting are highly capital intensive. A new refinery and smelter, minimum economic size would r...