China’s May bauxite imports hit record high; alumina exports soar on Russian demand

China’s bauxite imports reached a monthly record high of 11.97 million mt in May, up 31.4% from a year, data from China’s General Administration of Customs showed June 24. Imports now have remained above 10 million mt for five consecutive months, according to the data. China’s bauxite imports are expected to stay elevated in the coming months as supply on…