NBS: China Alumina Output Jumps in May

Published: Jun 16, 2017 19:18 (GMT+8)
National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data showed China’s alumina output rose significantly in May.

SHANGHAI, Jun. 16 (SMM) - National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data showed China’s alumina output rose significantly in May.

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Alumina production nationwide grew 19.6% year-on-year to 6.44 million tonnes in May, and surged 20.8% year-on-year to 30.9 million tonnes in the first five months of this year.

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