Price Briefing: Week 39 — magnesia, alumina, perlite, potash
By Siobhan Lismore-Scott
Published: Thursday, 29 September 2011
Magnesia comes under pressure as energy prices rise; alumina producer raises prices
Prices for magnesia products from China are
coming under pressure,
traders have told IM, as the winter approaches
and energy-related manufacturing costs are set to rise.
Power shortages, which became frequent occurrences last
year, are also being forecast in central and southern China
over the coming winter due to increasing...