Aluminum (Civ6)

Aluminum is an Atomic Era Strategic Resource in Civilization VI. It is revealed with Radio.
 Aluminum is found on Desert, Desert Hills, and Plains tiles. In the Gathering Storm expansion, it is also found on Rainforest tiles.
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== Strategy ==
 Aluminum is required for most air units in the game, with the exception of the most basic one (the Biplane). It is rarer than , but not as rare as . Its Mine improvement provides a nice boost to , but is bested by the Oil Well. Aluminum's bonus yield is .
In Gathering Storm, Aluminum - besides being used to build and maintain aircraft - is also indispensable for the reworked Science Victory, as it is used to build the Lagrange Laser Station.
The Future Era policy card Aerospace Contractors grants Aluminum for free! Sadly, it is unlocked very late, with Exodus Imperative, and it also requires an expensive Spaceport. Consider it a backup option in all cases - if you need Aluminum for building airplanes (or Helicopters in Gathering Storm), chances are your military is strong enough to "liberate" some.
== Civilopedia entry ==
== See also ==
* Aluminum in other games