The Shanxi Cathode facility provides roughly half of RUSAL’s cathode blocks, used for aluminium production. The facility’s proximity to Siberia ensures fast and secure delivery of raw materials to RUSAL smelters.
- Became a part of RUSAL in 2006
- The Shanxi Cathode modernization, carried out by RUSAL, led to a 50% increase of the facility’s production capacity
- Meets about half of RUSAL’s demand in cathode blocks
Geography |
Linshi district of the Shanxi province, the People’s Republic of China |
Products |
Bottom and side cathode blocks |
Annual production capacity |
17,000 tonnes |
Certificates |
ISO 9000 |
Headcount |
334 people |
Production technology |
A three stage process: pressing, bake-out and mechanical treatment |
Consumers |
RUSAL smelters |
Development |
The Shanxi Cathode facility is implementing a number of projects to mitigate the impact on the environment. In 2007, the plant's baking furnace was equipped with electrical filter, which prompted a cut in emissions. |
Management |
Sergei Zorin, General Director
Sergei Vdovin, Operations Director |
Contacts |
Phone: + 10 86 0354 765 29 08
+10 86 13593114797 (General Director office)
+10 86 13403654809 (Operations Director office) |