The latest output cuts come soon after curbs at Europe’s top smelter, highlighting supply risk into next year and beyond.

The aluminium plant will cut its output to around 60% of capacity in response to high electricity costs.

A five-year plan adds some details on Beijing’s drive to reshape heavy industries.

While aluminum prices have rallied more than 40% this year, profitability is being eroded by the far greater surge in power prices.

The Aluminium Dunkerque plant has lost about 20 million euros ($22.6 million) since the beginning of November.

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COP26 sets the tone for 2022 as the energy transition opens the door to unprecedented metals demand.

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