In March 2019, CRU was tasked to perform a comprehensive review of Baise City's aluminium industry chain, from bauxite mining to aluminium products. The review was completed in May 2019 and praised by the Deputy Mayor of Baise.
From the 1980s, Baise's aluminium industry has grown into an important part of the Guangxi economy. CRU's remit was to specify which downstream aluminium products Baise should prioritise in its future development plans. As an international commodities consultancy, with a presence in China, CRU's reports were developed by world-leading technical analysts and a project team in China with local experience.
CRU provided detailed product positioning reports, analysing how the recommended downstream products might be compatible with the productive capacity, costs and revenues of Baise's existing value chain.
Deputy Mayor of Baise Mr Shi Guohuai stated that "CRU's work has not only given us an international perspective from which to view the development of the global aluminium refining industry, but, even more importantly, has addressed one of the key questions for the development of Baise's aluminium industry how Baise should orient its downstream aluminium refining industry for high, medium and low end products, and how to cultivate value."
He added that "I particularly thank CRU for outlining the areas of aluminium industry which Baise should be cautious to enter, such as aluminium for aviation. I believe CRU's level of expertise will allow Baise to determine a stable plan for the development of Baise's downstream aluminium industry."