Q1-Q3 Aluminum Output Rises by 66 Percent to Over 325K Tons

Iranian aluminum producers had a total output of 325,223 tons of ingots during the first nine months of the current Iranian year (March 20-Dec. 20) to register a 66% rise compared with the corresponding period of last year. 
According to the latest data released by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO), flagship producer Iran Aluminum Company (IRALCO) accounted for the highest portion of total output with 140,640 tons, unchanged compared with the same period of last year.
IRALCO is the top producer of aluminum in Iran. Inaugurated in 1972, the plant has an annual production capacity of 180,000 tons.
It was followed by Almahdi Aluminum Company with 119,688 tons, up 106% YOY, South Aluminum Company (SALCO) with 47,077 tons and Iran Alumina Company with 17,817 tons.
The overall output during the month to Dec. 20 amounted to 38,774 tons, indicating a 55% rise YOY.