Aluminium smelter
Sector: Steel sector
Required: Tier 0 (Startup)
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 | €1.63 Million |
|---|---|
| Employee Operating Expense | €36,812 / cycle |
| Base Maintenance Overhead | €180 / cycle |
| Base Output Revenue Yield | €47,001 / cycle |
| Estimated Net Operating Margin | +€10,009 / cycle |
| Estimated Capital Payback Window | ~163 Cycles (approx. 652.0 hours) |
Strategic Advice
Combine with Bauxite Mine and a high-capacity power plant. Essential input for Automotive and Aerospace assembly.