Alumina Price Volatility Impact on Cost
While alumina prices have declined from peak of $800/ton to ~$350/ton, high-cost alumina inventory carried forward from Q3 affected Q4 costs. Benefit realization depends on sustained lower alumina pricing.
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While alumina prices have declined from peak of $800/ton to ~$350/ton, high-cost alumina inventory carried forward from Q3 affected Q4 costs. Benefit realization depends on sustained lower alumina pricing.
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