Nyrstar Budel to Conduct Planned Maintenance in May

Published: Apr 10, 2026 13:25

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On April 9th, Bloomberg reported that Nyrstar’s Budel zinc smelter in the Netherlands will undergo planned maintenance in May, according to an emailed statement from Trafigura. The company did not disclose the exact timing or duration of the maintenance at the 315,000 mt/year plant, but said it does not expect any disruption to customer deliveries due to thorough preparations and planning. Budel was previously shut for four months in 2024 because of high energy costs. Bloomberg also noted that Europe’s zinc premium has recently risen, signaling tighter regional supply, while zinc treatment charges have fallen below zero, highlighting continued tightness in mined concentrate availability.

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