SHANGHAI, Jul 16 (SMM) – Primary aluminium ingot inventories in China extended a downward trend this week, albeit at a slower pace, showed SMM data.
Social inventories of primary aluminium ingots across eight consumption areas in China, including SHFE warrants, decreased 4,000 mt from a week ago to 708,000 mt as of Thursday July 16, following a decline of 7,000 mt in the previous week.





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