Q1 2026 Sees 8.5% QoQ Drop in Ex-China Zinc Concentrate Production

Published: May 26, 2026 13:55

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SMM compiled production data from 20 major miners outside China. Based on disclosed production figures, these 20 miners produced a total of 1.282 million mt of zinc ore in Q1 2026, down 54,300 mt YoY (-4.1%) and down 119,500 mt QoQ (-8.5%). Ex-China zinc concentrates production declined significantly in Q1 2026!

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