Shandong to Lose Crown as China’s Only Bauxite Importing Province After 2017, SMM Predicts

Published: Jul 21, 2017 16:47

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Shandong, one of China’s major alumina producing regions, has long been the only bauxite importing province in China, but the province will lose this position after 2017, SMM foresees.

SHANGHAI, Jul. 21 (SMM) –Shandong, one of China’s major alumina producing regions, has long been the only bauxite importing province in China, but the province will lose this position after 2017, SMM foresees.

SMM Analysis: China Alumina Supply & Demand Balance in H2 2017

Newly built alumina refineries in other provinces will use imported bauxite as raw materials, SMM explaied.

Chalco Posts Best Performance in 9 Years in H1 and Aims to Be Global Top Aluminum Semis Producer in 2017

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