China Nonferrous Completed Phase I Aluminum Project in Vietnam
The Dak Nong facility has successfully reached full production status across all 110 electrolysis cells.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Manufacturing
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China Nonferrous Metal Industry's Foreign Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd. has finalized Phase I of its aluminum project in Dak Nong, Vietnam. The facility achieved full operational stability after all 110 electrolysis cells reached the aluminum tapping stage.
Why it matters
The completion of this industrial project serves to bolster the local aluminum sector and strengthen bilateral trade ties between China and Vietnam. The successful execution reflects a strategic expansion of infrastructure cooperation within the Southeast Asian region.
The project achieved a 100 percent success rate during trial runs and finished 78 days ahead of its contractual milestone for full cell tapping. Management also confirmed zero major safety or quality incidents during the implementation phase.
The players
China Nonferrous Metal Industry's Foreign Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd.
This organization is a major state-owned engineering enterprise that specializes in international mining and metallurgical infrastructure projects.
The details
The project management team utilized a coordinated control strategy to manage both the construction schedule and technical quality of the site. Electrolysis cells successfully completed the full sequence of power-on, baking, and aluminum tapping processes to reach stable operation.
Timeline
July 14, 2026: The project reached the first aluminum tapping milestone.
September 15, 2026: All 110 electrolysis cells achieved aluminum tapping.
Market Landscape
This project underscores the ongoing expansion of Chinese state-led industrial engineering firms across Southeast Asian manufacturing sectors. It positions these firms as dominant regional contractors while cementing the integration of Vietnamese production capacity into regional supply chains.
The stabilization of this facility may increase the regional supply of aluminum, potentially influencing material costs for downstream manufacturing clients. Customers in the sector can anticipate more consistent product availability as the site enters full-scale production.
The takeaway
The successful, ahead-of-schedule delivery of this plant highlights the impact of integrated project management on industrial scaling. Consistent adherence to safety and quality protocols remains the primary driver for achieving rapid operational stability in large-scale engineering works.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Metal.
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