Domestic Zinc Concentrate Supply Tightens, Smelter Demand Rises Amid Production Resumption

Published: Aug 7, 2026 19:27

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【Domestic Zinc Concentrate Market】According to SMM, domestic mine supply disruptions have continued recently, while some smelters have resumed production following maintenance shutdowns. SMM expects China's refined zinc production to increase month-on-month in August, resulting in a market characterized by tighter concentrate supply and stronger demand. Meanwhile, the domestic-to-overseas zinc price ratio continued to deteriorate this week, encouraging smelters to actively procure domestic zinc concentrates. As a result, August domestic zinc concentrate treatment charges (TCs) declined further from July levels.

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