[SMM Flash] Zinc Ingot Inventory Down 17,300 Tonnes, Total at 251,000 Tonnes as of Aug 31

Published: Aug 31, 2026 11:48

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[SMM Flash] According to market feedback gathered by SMM, as of this Monday (August 31), total SMM seven‑location zinc ingot inventory stood at 251,000 tonnes, down 17,300 tonnes from August 24 and 18,900 tonnes from August 27, indicating a domestic inventory drawdown.

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