SHFE Aluminum Soars after Much-Higher-than-Expected Cut Rumor at China Hongqiao 

Published: Aug 2, 2017 14:12
SHFE aluminum gained almost 2.5% just now following rumor that China Hongqiao Group will shut down 2.6 million tonnes of aluminum capacity.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 2 (SMM) – SHFE aluminum gained almost 2.5% just now following rumor that China Hongqiao Group will shut down 2.6 million tonnes of aluminum capacity.

When Will China Aluminum Stocks Peak After Hitting Record High? SMM Reports

According to the rumor, the closure, which is much higher than 1.4 million tonnes market had expected, will be completed before October 15.

SMM Analysis of Shandong Alumina and Aluminum Capacity Cut Policy

The company has made no comments so far.

The cuts will not exceed 2 million tonnes since the company’s aluminum capacity is not that much, SMM estimates. SMM will track the latest development.   

For news cooperation, please contact us by email: sallyzhang@smm.cn or service.en@smm.cn.
 

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM‘s internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For any inquiries or to learn more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn
For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn
Related News
Dongxing City Partners with Jiangsu Wotu for E-Bike and Electric Motorcycle Production Facility
2 hours ago
Dongxing City Partners with Jiangsu Wotu for E-Bike and Electric Motorcycle Production Facility
Read More
Dongxing City Partners with Jiangsu Wotu for E-Bike and Electric Motorcycle Production Facility
Dongxing City Partners with Jiangsu Wotu for E-Bike and Electric Motorcycle Production Facility
Dongxing City in Fangchenggang joined hands with Jiangsu Wotu Intelligent Transportation Technology Co., Ltd. to hold a signing ceremony for the Fangchenggang V-Process EPC Aluminum Alloy Integrated Two-Wheeler High-End Equipment Production Site project. It is understood that the first phase of the project will renovate existing factory buildings in the industrial park and plans to establish specialized production lines for new national standard e-bikes and electric motorcycles to rapidly advance production and operations. The second phase plans to construct new production facilities, office buildings, and employee dormitories to build an integrated modern smart manufacturing industrial park.
2 hours ago
Qiya Guizhou's Fine Alumina Project Hits Milestone with First 200,000 MT Line Operational
2 hours ago
Qiya Guizhou's Fine Alumina Project Hits Milestone with First 200,000 MT Line Operational
Read More
Qiya Guizhou's Fine Alumina Project Hits Milestone with First 200,000 MT Line Operational
Qiya Guizhou's Fine Alumina Project Hits Milestone with First 200,000 MT Line Operational
Qiya Guizhou Group's fine alumina project achieved a significant milestone, with the first 200,000 mt production line officially commencing operations on May 30. It is understood that the project has a planned total annual capacity of 800,000 mt, and the entire project is expected to be completed by 2027.
2 hours ago
China's Secondary Aluminum Alloy Ingot Inventory Drops 619 mt Amid Production Cuts and Strong Demand
3 hours ago
China's Secondary Aluminum Alloy Ingot Inventory Drops 619 mt Amid Production Cuts and Strong Demand
Read More
China's Secondary Aluminum Alloy Ingot Inventory Drops 619 mt Amid Production Cuts and Strong Demand
China's Secondary Aluminum Alloy Ingot Inventory Drops 619 mt Amid Production Cuts and Strong Demand
[SMM Aluminum News Flash] Today, the inventory of secondary aluminum alloy ingots in China's major consumption areas was 30,400 mt, down 619 mt from the previous day, mainly driven by destocking in the Foshan area. Recently, increased production cuts and suspensions due to tight compliant raw material supply, combined with delivery demand boosting buying sentiment, pushed inventory lower.
3 hours ago
SHFE Aluminum Soars after Much-Higher-than-Expected Cut Rumor at China Hongqiao  - Shanghai Metals Market (SMM)