Primary aluminium inventories expanded 51,000 mt on week to 664,000 mt

Published: Jan 7, 2021 15:41

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Social inventories of primary aluminium across eight consumption areas in China, including SHFE warrants, roes 51,000 mt from the prior week to 664,000 mt as of January 7. Rising arrivals of imported primary aluminium ingots and those from Xinjiang and Qinghai contributed to the rise in inventories.

SHANGHAI, Jan 7 (SMM) – Social inventories of primary aluminium across eight consumption areas in China, including SHFE warrants, roes 51,000 mt from the prior week to 664,000 mt as of January 7. Rising arrivals of imported primary aluminium ingots and those from Xinjiang and Qinghai contributed to the rise in inventories.

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