Global primary aluminum output averaged 67,600 mt/day in November, up from 67,200 mt/day in October, but down from 70,800 mt/day in November 2011, figures released Thursday by the International Aluminium Institute showed.
Total production in November (30 days) was 2.029 million mt, down from a revised 2.083 million mt in October (31 days), and down from 2.125 million mt in November 2011.
In the first 11 months of 2012, aluminum production averaged 67,900 mt/day, down from 70,200 mt/day in January-November 2011. Production for the 11-month period totaled 22.730 million mt, down from 23.438 million mt a year earlier.