SHANGHAI, Jun. 12 (SMM) – Supply of zinc concentrate at major Chinese zinc smelters was sufficient in May despite recent strict inspections at mines, Shanghai Metals Market survey found. 

Domestic zinc concentrate output in the first four months this year was 1.87 million tonnes, and refined zinc output totaled 1.71 million tonnes, leaving a supply glut of 82,000 tonnes in concentrate based on the 95.6% recycling rate.