Flash Flood in Zhejiang: Secondary Lead Production Unaffected, New Equipment in Commissioning Phase

Published: Aug 17, 2026 11:57

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[Secondary Lead Production Update] On August 14, 2026, a sudden flash flood and mudslide occurred in Changxing County, Zhejiang. According to an SMM survey, production at local secondary lead smelters had not yet been affected by the disaster; the enterprise’s new equipment was still in the commissioning period and was expected to achieve stable production only after 1–2 months.

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