Last week, the alumina market maintained a near-term weakness and a far-term strength divergence. The widening price difference between high and low grade ore in Guinea reflects that alumina plants are only considering economics under the pressure of squeezed profits. High freight costs and rainy season disruptions are also substantially reducing the shipment volume of small and medium-sized mining companies. The risk of arrival at ports in the fourth quarter is being repriced.
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