SHANGHAI, Jul. 28 (SMM) – SHFE 1709 aluminum rose to RMB 14,500/mt after opening at RMB 14,450/mt on Friday. The contract fell back to RMB 14,300/mt later before ending at RMB 14,380/mt. Trading volumes increased to 202,250 lots, and positions decreased 18,444 lots to 249,946 lots.

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