Weiqiao Cuts Affect Molten Aluminum Supply to Nearby Processors, SMM Reports

Published: Sep 22, 2017 18:24

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Output cuts at Weiqiao Group have affected molten aluminum supply to surrounding aluminum processing plants.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 22 (SMM) – Output cuts at Weiqiao Group have affected molten aluminum supply to surrounding aluminum processing plants.

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One aluminum extrusion producer told SMM that it has stopped buying molten aluminum from Weiqiao Group and purchased 30,000 tonnes of aluminum ingots instead.

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