MONTHLY: China's alumina supply-demand gap may widen in January

China's spot alumina market will possibly face a deepening supply-demand imbalance this month, as supply is expected to continue rising while demand growth will stay limited, according to Mysteel's latest monthly report on the key feedstock for primary aluminum production.

Last December, the impact on overall alumina output of more frequent production suspensions for routine maintenance and air pollution controls was limited. At the end of last year, most domestic alumina refiners operated steadily throughout the month to meet existing long-term contractual obligations and pursue potential new contracts, the