Bauxite Shortage Affects Production at Two Alumina Producers in Shanxi, SMM Says

Published: Aug 16, 2017 17:50

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Production at two alumina producers in Shanxi is affected by bauxite shortage, SMM learned.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 16 (SMM) – Production at two alumina producers in Shanxi is affected by bauxite shortage, SMM learned.

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Xing’an Chemical Co. put facilities under maintenance in advance. The maintenance is scheduled to last 25 days, affecting about 100,000 tonnes of output.

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China Power Investment Corporation Shanxi Aluminum Co. closed two alumina production lines, affecting 1 million tonnes/year of capacity.

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