Aluminum Corporation of China Ltd (Chalco) is a producer of non-ferrous metals. It carries out the exploration and mining of bauxite, coal, and other resources; production, sales, and technology research of alumina, primary aluminum, aluminum alloy, and carbon products; international trade; logistics services; and electricity generation from coal and new energy. The company serves industries related to aluminum production and energy generation.

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Chalco has undertaken several R&D initiatives, focusing on innovation in energy-saving technologies and environmentally friendly waste disposal, and promoting their industrial applications. The company is accelerating the expansion of the new energy industry to achieve sustainable energy development. It has strengthened the integration of industry, academia, and research, and has made significant innovative achievements. The company has also established a fine alumina branch, built industrial test lines and analysis platforms, and formed a strong scientific and technological talent team. Additionally, it has implemented a scientific and technological innovation system and strengthened external scientific research cooperation. The R&D unit of the company includes the Zhengzhou Research Institute, which has been approved as a 'National Technology Innovation Demonstration Enterprise.' The unit is responsible for managing the company's R&D activities, focusing on technological innovation and collaboration with external institutions. The company has built two industrial test lines and six analysis and testing platforms. It was granted 519 new patents throughout the year. The company has established four collaborative innovation platforms and two application technology platforms in cooperation with institutions such as universities and external enterprises. In FY2024, it spent CNY3,064.0 million on R&D, which as a percentage of revenue stood at 1.7%.