Aluminium smelter
Sector: Steel sector
Required: Tier 1 (Enterprise)
Complexity: ★★★☆☆
Industrial Byproduct Stream
Industry Overview
Energy-intensive electrolytic smelting facility refining bauxite ore into lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminium ingots.
Operational & Financial Benchmarks
| Base Facility Construction Cost | €10,000 |
|---|---|
| Employee Operating Expense | €1,170 / hour |
| Base Maintenance Overhead | €3,503 / hour |
| Base Output Revenue Yield | €0 / hour |
| Estimated Net Operating Margin | Variable based on input prices |
| Estimated Capital Payback Window | Dependent on market selling price |
Strategic Advice
Combine with Bauxite Mine and a high-capacity power plant. Essential input for Automotive and Aerospace assembly.