China Alumina Output to Fall Back in August from This Year’s High, SMM Says

SHANGHAI, Aug. 22 (SMM) – Alumina production in China hit this year’s high in July, but will fall back in August, SMM expects.

The country’s alumina output totaled 5.05 million tonnes in July, up 3.8% from June and 4.49% from a year ago, SMM statistics showed. Release of new and restarted capacity contributed to the growth, SMM explained. 

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SMM expects national output to drop to 5.01 million tonnes in August, due to production cuts at some producers for various reasons. 

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