Norsk Hydro Warns of Brazilian Bauxite Shortage

Published: Sep 25, 2017 16:53

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Norsk Hydro warned that Brazil is at risks of bauxite shortfall.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 25 (SMM) – Norsk Hydro warned that Brazil is at risks of bauxite shortfall.

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MRN’s bauxite output, which was expected earlier to be at 17-17.5 million tonnes this year, may fall 2 million tonnes this year.

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