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Key data from Fastmarkets' weekly alumina pricing session in China on Thursday August 24. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The resumption of operations at electrolytic aluminium smelters in the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan has exceeded market expectations, providing support to the upstream alumina market, sources told Fastmarkets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's alumina imports plunged in June, with a closed arbitrage window resulting in a drop in shipments from Australia and Indonesia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aluminium refineries in Yunnan province have resumed production. This, coupled with a tight bauxite supply in China have kept alumina prices aloft. Alumina production and consumption haven't been curbed amid increased power usage due to summer heat yet, according to sources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Alumina price in China's domestic market ticked up in the week to Thursday July 6, supported by production resumption of aluminum refineries in Yunnan province and tight supply of raw material bauxite in the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sentiment in China's domestic alumina market has been boosted by the news that aluminium smelters in the southwestern province of Yunnan will resume production from next week on improved power supply, sources told Fastmarkets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite the Indonesian government's ban on bauxite exports coming into effect from Saturday June 10, Chinese market participants expect the ban to have limited effect on China's electrolytic aluminium industry due to the country having diversified import sources and overseas alumina projects operated by Chinese companies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's domestic alumina price moved down in a weak spot market, with deals being concluded at lower prices. The reduced raw material costs for caustic soda and power also failed to underpin the alumina price, according to sources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Shanghai Futures Exchange is inviting feedback from the industry on a planned alumina futures contract and related business regulations, according to an official notice published by the exchange on Tuesday May 9. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A swathe of alumina refineries in northern China's Shandong and Shanxi provinces have been curbing output for a variety of reasons since mid-November, leading to a regional shortage in the domestic market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A swathe of alumina refineries in northern China's Shandong and Shanxi provinces have been curbing output for a variety of reasons since mid-November, leading to a regional shortage in the domestic market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Some large alumina refineries in northern China are considering production cuts to stabilize prices and mitigate revenue losses, but a potential long-term surplus may undermine the effort, sources said. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chalco Shandong Co has halted its alumina operations in northern China following an explosion that occurred at the end of August, market sources told Fastmarkets on Thursday September 1. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Keywords: Alcoa; aluminium; alumina; bauxite; revenue; Ebitda; quarterly report; financial result; San Ciprian; Deschambault; Alumar; Mosjoen EN Alcoa aluminium alumina bauxite revenue Ebitda quarterly report financial result San Ciprian Deschambault Alumar Mosjoen N.PAG N.PAG 1 08/09/22 20220808 NES 220808 A summary of the Pittsburgh, United States-based aluminium producer Alcoa Corporation's second quarter 2022 financial results as reported on Wednesday July 20. • In alumina, the third-party revenue increased by 26% from the previous quarter while revenue in the aluminium segment increased by 6% with higher shipments and regional premiums. [Extracted from the article]

China's alumina exports into Russia jumped again in May amid steady demand from the latter country to plug its shortfall due to its invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions against it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The bauxite sector is looking into the feasibility of building refineries in Guinea after the government of the West African country extended the deadline for miners operating there to submit their proposals for such projects, Fastmarkets has heard. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Australian prices for alumina have trended upward in recent trades but market sentiment is still mixed, participants told Fastmarkets on Friday June 17. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Brazilian alumina export volumes rose by 6.46% in May 2022, compared with the corresponding month last year, with higher prices and volumes reported for both of the country's largest operations, according to data published by the ministry of economy on Monday June 13. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Russian aluminium producer Rusal Ltd and its subsidiary Alumina & Bauxite Co Ltd (ABC) filed a lawsuit on Wednesday June 1 in the Australian federal court against Queensland Alumina Ltd (QAL), court documents showed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hydro Rein and Macquarie Asset Management's Green Investment Group (GIG) are to form a joint venture to build and operate Feijão, a combined wind and solar power project in northeastern Brazil, Hydro Rein has announced. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's alumina exports to Russia surged in April amid stronger demand from the latter due to international trade sanctions imposed on it following its invasion of Ukraine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Traders in China could continue exporting alumina into Russia, even though the export terms have already turned negative, sources have told Fastmarkets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Brazilian alumina exports fell by 11.74% in April, from the same month last year, amid reduced shipments from the northeastern São Luís port, the ministry of economy said on Wednesday May 11. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Key data from Fastmarkets' alumina pricing session on Friday May 6. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Key talking points at Fastmarkets' bauxite and alumina conference, held in Miami, United States, April 26-28. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Thursday May 5 that are worth another look. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A summary of Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company Norsk Hydro's financial results for the first quarter of 2022, as released on Tuesday May 3. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Alumina produced in a sustainable way can command a premium like aluminium, panelists at Fastmarkets' bauxite and alumina conference said on Thursday April 28. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional aluminium refining capacity is expected to come online in the coming months, which could cap the Chinese alumina price, Fastmarkets analyst Andy Farida said on Wednesday April 27. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A summary of South32's third quarter results in the three months to March 2022. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Anglo-Australian multinational miner published its production results for the first quarter of 2022 on April 20, showing decreases in production of alumina and aluminium, while bauxite production rose and mined copper production improved at its Kennecott operations in the United States. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Alcoa Corporation's net income rose 168% year on year in the first quarter of 2022, the company announced on Wednesday April 20. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Covid-19 restrictions have caused cross-province trucking in some parts of China to grind to a halt, generating regional tightness for alumina. The Chinese government on Monday April 11 urged that efforts be made to ensure smooth freight transportation amid a resurgence of Covid-19 cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Wednesday April 13 that are worth another look. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Prices for Australia-origin alumina have moved down by 22% since the country's ban on exports to Russia came into force, with increased supply putting pressure on the market, Fastmarkets heard on Friday April 8. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's base metals industry seems to be taking the biggest hit from the country's latest virus-control restrictions, with the authorities sticking with a restrictive "dynamic clearing" approach in a bid to see off the country's worst Covid-19 outbreak since early 2020, [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A summary of Russian aluminium producer Rusal's financial and operating results for the full year ended 31 December 2021 as released on Wednesday March 30, 2022. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aluminium price on the Shanghai futures exchange jumped on Monday March 21 after Australia banned the export of alumina and bauxite to Russia on Sunday, accelerating a regional shortage of alumina in Russia, which could affect its aluminium production. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Alumina prices remained on upward trend on Monday March 21 despite a recently announced ban on Australian exports to Russia, Fastmarkets has heard. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Monday March 21 that are worth another look. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The benchmark aluminium premium in the United States returned to its recent peak, amid rising offers to consumers and bullish sentiment in the US, after Australia banned sales of alumina to Russia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Wednesday March 23 that are worth another look. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Key information from the pricing session for Fastmarkets' alumina index, fob Australia, on Thursday March 10. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Brazilian alumina exports were down by 2.34% year on year in February amid lower shipments from the northern Pará state, where Norsk Hydro's Alunorte refinery is located, data from the ministry of economy showed on Monday March 7. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Friday March 4 that are worth another look. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Chinese companies are setting up more alumina production facilities in Southeast Asia and moving away from mainland China because of the country's strict focus on curbing energy use and to combat rising production and labor costs, market participants told Fastmarkets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Here are five Fastmarkets stories you might have missed on Thursday March 3 that are worth another look. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Rusal's alumina supply from its Nikolaev refinery in Ukraine has been disrupted after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, sources told Fastmarkets this week, leading to a sudden shortage in regional alumina and aluminium supplies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Rusal has halted production at its Nikolaev alumina refinery in Ukraine, citing logistical challenges on the Black Sea and surrounding area, it said on Tuesday March 1. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A summary of South32's fiscal year 2022 half-year financial results as released in an official statement on Thursday February 17 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]