Secondary aluminium producers to see lower operating rates in Apr

Published: Apr 11, 2018 14:49

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Operating rates at China’s secondary aluminium producers rose to 61% in March, from 46.2% in February, an SMM survey showed.

SHANGHAI, Apr 11 (SMM) – Operating rates at China’s secondary aluminium producers rose to 61% in March, from 46.2% in February, an SMM survey showed.

However, it was still lower than January’s 65%. Sources said that downstream demand remains weak and SMM expects operating rates in April to edge down further.

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