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Profit At Domestic Zinc Mines and Zinc Smelters Shrank Sharply

Published: May 30, 2023 11:13

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The TCs of zinc concentrate were stable last week. Profit at domestic mines and smelters shrank sharply, so they took a wait-and-see attitude.

The TCs of zinc concentrate were stable last week. Profit at domestic mines and smelters shrank sharply, so they took a wait-and-see attitude.

The profits of imported ore are high, and it is expected that more imported zinc ore will flow into the domestic market in the future.

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