Chinalco Shandong’s red mud innovation project bags first place at the Science and Technology Progress Awards

The "Green Technology and Engineering Demonstration of Efficient Production of New Powder Materials by Bayer Process Red Mud" project by Chinalco Shandong Co., Ltd. has achieved a significant milestone.  The project bagged the first prize of the Science and Technology Progress Award from the China Environmental Protection Federation in 2023.

This recognition highlights the company's innovative advancements in the comprehensive use of red mud, marking a new technological breakthrough. Chinalco Shandong Co., Ltd. is the first entity in China to establish a research institute dedicated to using red mud.

The company has wholeheartedly embraced the new development concept, consistently prioritising ecological and green development. By enhancing the safety level of its industrial chain, Chinalco Shandong has accelerated research into innovative approaches and methods for the comprehensive utilisation of red mud. This effort aims to address the challenge of environmentally friendly use of red mud, contributing to creating a green and low-carbon "New Chinalco."

Chinalco Shandong Co., Ltd. has assembled a top-tier team and high-quality resources to address key challenges, leading to developing a new theory and engineering system for red mud matrix composite materials.

The company has strategically developed red mud-based products for industries such as steel, construction pottery, cement, and road construction, tailoring these products to the specific needs of market segments. By integrating research, marketing, and production operations, Chinalco Shandong has achieved four national invention authorisations this year, and the comprehensive utilisation rate of red mud has exceeded 35 per cent.