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

iconAug 2, 2017 14:12
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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.

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

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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.   

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