SMM Data: China Aluminum Output Jumps in July

Published: Aug 8, 2017 09:51

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China’s aluminum production rose sharply in July compared with a year ago, SMM statistics showed.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 8 (SMM) – China’s aluminum production rose sharply in July compared with a year ago, SMM statistics showed.

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The country produced 3.12 million tonnes of aluminum in July, up 16.5% year-on-year, and 21.42 million tonnes of aluminum during the first seven months of this year, up 20.9% year-on-year.

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Annualized aluminum capacity in operation nationwide totaled 36.74 million tonnes in July, down 872,000 tonnes from June.

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