Henan Releases Program for Alumina and Aluminum Cuts in Winter Heating Season

Published: Sep 11, 2017 18:53

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Henan Province has released Industrial Enterprise Off-Peak Production Implementation Program in Autumn and Winter 2017-2018 (draft for comments).

SHANGHAI, Sept. 11 (SMM) – Henan Province has released Industrial Enterprise Off-Peak Production Implementation Program in Autumn and Winter 2017-2018 (draft for comments).

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According to the program, local 13 aluminum smelters shall cut capacity by over 30% based on the number of electrolytic cells during Nov. 15, 2017-Mar. 15, 2018. Meanwhile, local 11 alumina producers shall slash capacity by over 30% based on the number of production lines. Regulators will conduct on-site checks to find whether capacity is cut in compliance with regulations.

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