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Home / Metal News / Alumina Prices Skyrocket Following Henan Winter Cut News, SMM Reports

Alumina Prices Skyrocket Following Henan Winter Cut News, SMM Reports

Sep 20, 2017 16:39

Source:SMM

Alumina prices got a big boost today after news that Chalco Zhongzhou Aluminum has begun implementing output cuts ahead of schedule.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 20 (SMM) – Alumina prices got a big boost today after news that Chalco Zhongzhou Aluminum has begun implementing output cuts ahead of schedule.

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Alumina prices in Shanxi and Henan have jumped to 3,500 yuan/tonne, SMM learns.

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SMM sees further gains for alumina prices.

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