 Chalco, Chinas biggest state-run aluminium producer, churned out 9 less metal in 2019 as it shut two uncompetitive smelters and barely eked out a profit in the fourth quarter, while it played down the impact of the coronavirus on the industry. Chalco, or Aluminum Corp of China Ltd, produced 3.79 million tonnes, according to its presentation to analysts reviewed by Reuters - just managing to retain its spot as the worlds No.2 listed aluminium producer ahead of rival Rusals 3.76 million tonnes. Top producer China Hongqiao last week reported an 11.3 drop in annual output to 5.64 million tonnes. 