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Overall Cost of Aluminium Fluoride Drops in Feb

Mar 14, 2023 17:17

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Aluminium fluorite prices trended lower to 2,700-3,100 yuan/mt in February, down 200-500 yuan/mt MoM.

SHANGHAI, Mar 14 (SMM) - Aluminium fluorite prices trended lower to 2,700-3,100 yuan/mt in February, down 200-500 yuan/mt MoM. Hydrofluoric acid prices also declined by about 200 yuan/mt from the previous month. Cryolite prices ran steadily. The overall cost of aluminium fluoride dropped in February.

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