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World aluminium demand to fall further 7% -Alumina

Wed May 6, 2009 8:11pm EDT

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SYDNEY, May 7 (Reuters) - Australia's Alumina Ltd (AWC.AX), a joint venture partner with Alcoa Inc (AA.N), on Thursday forecast a further 7 percent contraction in world aluminium demand this year.

Most of the declines will occur in western countries, Alumina Chief Executive John Bevan told the company's annual shareholders meeting.

Alumina is a 40 percent partner in the Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals joint venture. Alcoa holds 60 percent.

(Reporting by James Regan; Editing by Mark Bendeich)



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