SMM Secondary Refined Lead Weekly: Wider Discounts for Recycled Lead, Smelters Face Losses

Published: Mar 21, 2025 16:31
[SMM Secondary Refined Lead Weekly Review: Discount for Recycled Lead Supplies Widens, Smelters Enter Loss Territory] SMM March 21: This week, imported lead arrived at ports, with traders offering self pick-up prices at a discount of around 200 yuan/mt against the SMM 1# lead average price. Some secondary lead smelters made small purchases, and a few downstream battery producers indicated they could accept slightly discounted imported refined lead delivered against the SMM 1# lead average price.

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