Large East China Secondary Lead Smelter to Resume Formal Production, Boosting November Output

Published: Oct 30, 2025 09:51
[Secondary Lead Production Update] A large secondary lead smelter in east China started furnace drying operations on Monday and is expected to begin formal production by the end of this week. According to SMM analysis, the smelter's production resumptions are projected to contribute over 10,000 mt to secondary refined lead output in November, which will have a positive impact on market supply.

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