SMM Flash News: Chinese Lead Alloy Smelter Halts Production Due to Tight Secondary Lead Supply and High Delivery Costs

Published: Apr 21, 2025 17:19
【SMM Flash News】A small lead alloy smelter in East China stated that the supply of secondary crude lead in the market is tight, and the delivery-to-factory price is higher than the ex-factory price of secondary refined lead. The operational pressure has forced the company to halt production, and the resumption date is yet to be determined.

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