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Guinea Boasts as China’s Top Bauxite Supplier for Two Consecutive Months

Jun 28, 2017 10:46

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Guinea took crown as the biggest bauxite supplier to China in both April and May.

SHANGHAI, Jun. 28 (SMM) – Guinea took crown as the biggest bauxite supplier to China in both April and May.

Customs data showed China’s bauxite imports surged 47.79% year-on-year to 5,668,535 tonnes in May. Imports from Guinea more than doubled from a year ago to 2,266,217 tonnes.

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