Alcan seeks Q3 aluminium premium $200/T from Japan buyers

　　Rio Tinto Alcan has written to Japanese buyers asking them to pay a record premium of $200 per tonne for July-September primary aluminium shipments, two sources directly involved in the talks said on Monday.

　　That compares with average premiums of $121-$122 in the current quarter.

　　Alcan cited tight supplies after recent smelter shutdowns and rising spot premiums in Europe and other areas, a source said.