China's production of ten nonferrous metals was 6.67 million tonnes in March 2024, up by 7.1% from a year ago, and the production in the first quarter increased by 7.0% year on year to 19.45 million tonnes, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

During the quarter, China produced 10.69 million tonnes of primary aluminum, up by 6.8% from the prior year period, including 3.59 million tonnes in March, up by 7.4% YoY.