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The non-ferrous metal producers' sector reached a record turnover of 6.3 billion lei in 2025, primarily driven by Alro Slatina. Despite this growth, the sector has faced losses in half of the years from 2008 to 2025. The turnover increased from 3.2 billion lei in 2008, marking a 98% rise, although inflation exceeded 120%, indicating a real decline in market value. Employment in this sector dropped sharply from 7,091 in 2008 to 4,524 in 2025, with a slight recovery starting in 2024.