SHANGHAI, Aug. 4 (SMM) – SHFE 1710 aluminum opened at RMB 14,690/mt on Friday. Prices jumped to RMB 14,850/mt following news that construction of coal-fired power plants will be suspended. But, SHFE 1710 aluminum fell back later, ending at RMB 14,765/mt. Trading volumes rose to 195,978 lots and positions rose 25,468 lots to 281,964 lots.

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