Strong Demand for Domestic Zinc Concentrates Amid Unfavorable SHFE/LME Price Ratio

Published: May 22, 2026 17:43

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[Domestic Zinc Concentrates Market] According to market sources, the scrambling sentiment for ore raw materials remained strong recently. With the SHFE/LME zinc price ratio remaining unfavorable, smelters prioritized purchasing domestic zinc concentrates given the price advantage, and zinc concentrate TCs continued to decline across multiple regions in China.

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