Australia, China alumina prices rangebound amid holiday lull

摘要

The Platts Australian aluminadaily assessment closed the week Friday at$408/mt FOB, unchanged from Thursday,but down $20/mt from December 21. Thecurrent price is also down $7 from a monthago.Spot trade was thin amid the year-endholiday lull. Market participants were alsoawaiting fresh direction in the New Year.There were no trades, bids or offersreported on Friday.