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Secondary aluminium alloy: The PMI for the sector rose 8.6 points MoM to 47.1 in May. Most producers maintained low operating rates. A few producers ramped up production slightly after orders improved. Some producers cut output due to losses and poor orders. Sluggish end demand will keep the PMI below 50 in June.
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