SMM August 12 News: Guangdong #0 zinc mainstream transaction was at 25,510-25,675 yuan/mt. Mainstream brands quoted discounts of 100-70 yuan/mt against the 2609 contract, with a discount of 50 yuan/mt against Shanghai spot cargo. The Shanghai-Guangdong price spread remained unchanged. Today, suppliers quoted discounts of 100-70 yuan/mt for Qilin, Mengzi, Danxia, Anning, Feilong, and Lanzinc. Today, the purchasing sentiment for refined zinc in Guangdong was 1.9, and the sales sentiment was 2.59. The zinc price center rose, with downstream purchasing enthusiasm subdued. End-user enterprises with procurement needs maintained just-in-time procurement, while those with ample in-factory inventory showed low purchasing enthusiasm. High prices and weak demand continuously weighed on spot premiums, which consolidated at lows.

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