21.02.2013 - China aluminum stockpiles seen at record, swelling global glut
Aluminum inventories in China’s main trading regions are estimated to have climbed to a record as supply growth outpaces demand in the largest user and producer, adding to a global glut of the lightweight metal. Reserves expanded to 1.119 million metric tons from 750,000 tons a year ago, according to a survey of warehouses in four cities by data provider SMM Information & Technology Co. Stockpiles in six hubs including Shanghai increased to 1.156 million tons, according to Li Xun, an analyst at Myyouse.com, researcher Mysteel.com’s sister website, citing their survey..........................................Full Article: Source
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