SHANGHAI, Jan 4 (SMM) –According to SMM data, the average full cost of the domestic aluminum industry in 2023 was approximately 16,487 yuan/mt, a YoY decrease of 8.4%, and the industry’s average profit was 2,205 yuan/mt, a YoY increase of 14%. Stable profits make it easier for aluminium smelters to accept higher alumina prices.

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