Spot aluminum was traded at RMB 14,400-14,420/mt in Shanghai on Tuesday, a discount of RMB 90-110/mt over SHFE 1305 aluminum contract. 

#1 Lead Price Movement in Shanghai Market (2013-4-23)

<p>SHANGHAI, Apr. 23 (SMM) &ndash; Spot aluminum was traded at RMB 14,400-14,420/mt in Shanghai on Tuesday, a discount of RMB 90-110/mt over SHFE 1305 aluminum contract. Low-iron aluminum was traded around RMB 14,580/mt. HSBC&rsquo;s preliminary China PMI for April fell sharply, but SHFE 1306 aluminum contract remained resilient, helping spot aluminum stay firm at RMB 14,400/mt for three straight days. However, downstream buying interest was low. Only middlemen purchased limited amounted at low prices.&nbsp;<br />
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