Spot Zinc Price Movement (2013-6-21)

SHANGHAI, Jun. 21 (SMM) – #0 zinc prices were between RMB 14,450-14,490/mt, with spot premiums between RMB 50-90/mt against SHFE 1310 zinc contract prices. #1 zinc prices were between RMB 14,440-14,450/mt. SHFE zinc prices dipped before rallying today. Cargo holders’ confidence grew as SHFE zinc prices rebounded, and bargain hunters entered the market, pushing up spot premiums of #0 zinc against SHFE 1310 zinc contract prices to RMB 100/mt. During the second trading session, SHFE zinc prices fluctuated at high levels, but spot premiums of #0 zinc narrowed to RMB 50-90/mt due to sell-offs. Smelters were moving goods actively due to cash flow problems, but as downstream buyers remain cautious, overall transactions were muted.