Supply shortage pushes Chinese bauxite prices higher again
By Yoke Wong
Published: Friday, 19 May 2017
Chinese bauxite spot prices increased again in May as the ongoing anti-pollution related production shutdowns caused severe shortages in the market.
Refractory-grade bauxite spot prices jumped 18 May, as the
ongoing massive production shut downs in China led trades to be
concluded at higher values higher for the second time in May.
The anti-pollution controls in China have increased since
the beginning of May, with Beijing shutting down most...