SHANGHAI, Dec 21 (SMM) — Operating rates across primary lead smelters in Henan, Hunan and Yunnan provinces lost 1.9 percentage points from the previous week to 59% in the week ended December 18, showed an SMM survey.
The average operating rate fell 2.7 percentage points to 75% in Henan as Xinling started maintenance. Henan Jinli operated at nearly full capacity as raw materials supply increased.
The average operating rate declined 2.7 percentage points to 49% in Hunan as Jinxin slightly cut output due to local electricity restrictions.
Stepped-up production at Yunnan Gejiu Chuangyuan lifted local operating rates by 1.1 percentage points to 35%.
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