Norsk Hydro ASA's (NHY.OS, NHYDY) Norway-listed shares rose 3.9%, to NOK45.54, on Monday and its American depositary receipts rose 4.2%, to $5.54. Over the weekend, the company said its Alunorte alumina refinery in Brazil received authorization to utilize its press filter, the first step toward resuming operations. Earlier last week, the company said the refinery was preparing for a full shutdown. Alcoa Inc. (AA) fell 7.9% on Monday, to $38.74. The refinery had been running at 50% capacity since March, when Brazilian authorities ordered it to lower water levels. (josh.beckerman@wsj.com)

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