Guizhou province becoming major hub for aluminum producers

Southwest China's Guizhou province is fast becoming the destination of choice for aluminum producers, as friendly policies and the easy availability of raw materials are spurring a shift from its erstwhile bases in central and eastern China, officials and experts said.

"Guizhou's abundant bauxite resources have given the province an edge in developing aluminum production. We are also working to bolster a better business environment for investors with supportive policies and better infrastructure. The goal is to make Guizhou a national hub for aluminum production," Ma Lei, head of the Guizhou Investment Promotion Bureau, said in remarks on behalf of vice-governor Lu Yongzheng at a recent industry forum.

Bauxite is the raw material used to produce aluminum products in many industries.