Secondary Lead Smelter in Northwest China to Resume Production in Early June Post-Maintenance

Published: May 22, 2026 11:19
[Secondary Lead Production Update] According to SMM, a secondary lead smelter in Northwest China has completed its maintenance work. Due to the 5-day Eid al-Adha holiday (May 27-31), the enterprise's production resumption has been delayed. It is expected to officially start producing lead in early June, with planned daily refined lead production of 150-200 mt.

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[Secondary Lead Production Update] According to SMM, a secondary lead - Shanghai Metals Market (SMM)