China's Zinc Concentrate TCs Decline Continues Amid Ongoing Domestic Ore Shortage

Published: Jun 18, 2026 19:04

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[China's Zinc Concentrate Market] This week, China's zinc concentrate TCs extended their decline. In June, some domestic smelters conducted routine maintenance and cut production, but the overall refined zinc output did not drop significantly MoM. The domestic ore shortage has yet to ease, and close attention will be paid to the operating conditions of smelters going forward.

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