SHANGHAI, Feb. 1 (SMM) --
Alumina:
According to the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CNIA), China's alumina output was 2.43 million mt in December, up 50.62% YoY.  The large increase was due to low output levels in 2008 during the global financial crisis. Output was also up 2.86% MoM, since limited maintenance was reported during December.

Aluminum:
According to CNIA, China's output of aluminum was 1.33 million mt in December 2009, up only 0.30% MoM.  Total aluminum output in 2009 was 12.85 million mt, down 2.51% YoY.

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