SMM Weekly Lead Market Review: Primary Lead Operating Rate Edges Up 0.4% WoW to 67.75%

Most recently, the Vietnamese government and law enforcement authorities have been conducting inspections and strict monitoring of lead recycling plants, facilities considered to have a high risk of pollution, to ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Law. The investigations focus on waste treatment, safety distances, and technical processes. Small and medium-sized recycled lead factories are under the most pressure this time, as the government tends to target more unsystematic and loosely regulated operations.