Asian Metal News
SPIC Guizhou completed construction of its 1 mtpy alumina project in June 2019 and carried out trial operations in July. However, the project has been suspended due to some technical issues. Pre-desulfurization treatment of bauxite prior to precipitation is necessary, as the project is using high sulfur content (2~3% sulfur) bauxite for alumina refining. Typically, the bauxite used has a sulfur content of 1% or lower. This is the first case of pre-desulfurization treatment of bauxite in China.
SPIC Guizhou has not yet decided when to start the project, but had originally planned to produce 300 kt of alumina in 2019.
Mainstream alumina prices stand at RMB 2,520~2,570/t ex-work at present, holding stable from earlier this week.
