Lead Prices Stagnant, Smelters Maintain Firm Offers Amid Losses

Published: Feb 6, 2026 19:50

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Lead prices were in the doldrums, while secondary lead smelters maintained firm offers due to losses. The mainstream spot order ex-factory prices including tax narrowed the discount to the SMM #1 lead average price by 100 yuan/mt, shifting to a premium of 0–25 yuan/mt, with some smelters halting offers and sales.

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