SHANGHAI, Nov 17 (SMM) – There are many factors causing alumina production reduction in 2021-lack of ore, coal, power rationing, dual control of energy consumption and floods.

The market has strong estimate of output cuts, but most of them failed to materialise. For example, Guangxi alumina plants were once required to reduce output by 50% in August, but the actual impact was extremely limited and the duration was short.

The environmental protection policy is likely to remain strict, and there are still hidden dangers of extreme weather. The actual reduction of alumina production in north China remains as the market focus.

Source：SMM