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World Aluminium Demand to Fall Further 7% -Alumina

iconMay 7, 2009 00:00

SYDNEY, May 7 -- Australia's Alumina Ltd (AWC.AX), a joint venture partner with Alcoa Inc (AA.N), on Thursday forecast a further 7 percent contraction in world aluminium demand this year.

    Most of the declines will occur in western countries, Alumina Chief Executive John Bevan told the company's annual shareholders meeting.

    Alumina is a 40 percent partner in the Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals joint venture. Alcoa holds 60 percent.

    (Source: Reuters)

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