SHANGHAI, Mar. 19 (SMM) – SHFE front-month aluminum contract hit its highest in over a month on Thursday. This prompted traders in south China to withhold goods in hopes of better prices. Downstream buying was limited. Mainstream traded prices rose to RMB 13,130-13,150/mt.

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