Chinese Lead Smelter to Resume Operations After Maintenance, Aiming for 200 mt Daily Output

Published: Jun 24, 2026 14:25

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[Lead Smelter Updates] It is learned that a medium-sized primary lead smelter in north-east China is about to complete its routine maintenance and plans to restart and resume production tomorrow (June 25). Lead ingot output is expected in early July, and after the plant resumes operations, daily production is expected to be around 200 mt.

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