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Japan Aluminium Premiums Drop By 33 Percent In Fourth Quarter

Japan Aluminium Premiums Drop By 33 Percent In Fourth Quarter

Fourth quarter aluminium prices in Japan took a tumble this week, as buyers are reporting a steep drop in premiums asked for and received in recent days. According to unidentified sources who spoke to Reuters this week, Japanese aluminium buyers have struck...

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Showa Denko Sells Aluminium Assets To Apollo Global Management

Japanese chemical firm Showa Denko K. K. announced earlier this week the sale of its aluminium business to United States investment fund Apollo Global Management for an undisclosed sum. Thursday’s announcement was the latest in Showa Denko’s move to shed assets. Specifically sold was the firm’s aluminium rolling, aluminium can, and electronic components segments. Neither […]