Why Tight Bauxite Supply in Shanxi Fails to Greatly Lift Bauxite Prices? SMM Reports

Published: Aug 21, 2017 16:08 (GMT+8)

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Despite tight bauxite supply in Shanxi, bauxite prices in the market did not see big gains recently.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 21 (SMM) – Despite tight bauxite supply in Shanxi, local market prices rose only slightly recently.

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In fact, one large local alumina producer grants additional 30 yuan/tonne above market prices to those bauxite suppliers who could guarantee over 30,000 tonnes of supply per month.

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