North China Zinc Mine Reduces Output by 1,000 mt in May, June Production to Stabilize

Published: May 27, 2026 11:37

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[Zinc Concentrates Production Information] According to SMM, a zinc mine in North China switched to processing low-grade raw ore in May, causing zinc concentrates production to decline by nearly 1,000 mt in metal content MoM. Operations in June are expected to remain stable at May levels.

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