East China Smelter Boosts Secondary Refined Lead Output by 4kt in Sept Amid Rising Demand

Published: Aug 28, 2026 17:10

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[Secondary Lead Production Updates] A secondary lead smelter in east China said that downstream lead ingot purchase orders improved and that it planned to increase secondary refined lead production by 4 kt in September.

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