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Calcined alumina prices stagnant

February 05, 2010 - 00:00 GMT

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Alumina prices stabilised with continued low demand from refractories market

Latest prices for standard unground calcined alumina (98.5-99.5% Al2O3 bulk FOB refinery) have been quoted at $600/tonne which compares to a price of $775/tonne during the same period last year. Prices for low soda alumina remain high at over $1,000/tonne.

The three main categories of calcined alumina are based on the soda (Na2O) content and total amount of impurities in the final product. The two most common types are normal- and low-soda calcined alumina, produced by firing Bayer-process alumina, while the third is high-purity...

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