Price Briefing: Week 10 – abrasives boost BFA prices
By Mark Watts
Published: Thursday, 10 March 2011
Alumina prices climb on new indices; fluorspar and rare earths continue ascent
Chinese export prices for brown fused alumina (BFA) has
risen consistently in 2011, indicating rising global demand for
abrasive materials.
Traders told IM that Chinese BFA prices are increasing by as
much as $10/tonne for prices (0-25mm lumps) but are still, for
now, below the $700/tonne level with “highest
reasonable...