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Home / Metal News / Operating Rate Survey in China Metals Market in July 2014

Operating Rate Survey in China Metals Market in July 2014

Aug 19, 2014 13:59

Shanghai Metals Market contacts major domestic producers in ferrous and non-ferrous metals market every month. The followings are latest results of SMM survey in July 2014.

SHANGHHAI, Aug. 19 (SMM) – Shanghai Metals Market contacts major domestic producers in ferrous and non-ferrous metals market every month. The followings are latest results of SMM survey.

Copper

Slower Demand from Power Sector Cuts Operating Rate at China’s Copper Wire & Cable Makers in July

Average Operating Rate at Chinese Copper Wire Rod Makers Holds Steady in July

Aluminum

Average Operating Rate at Chinese Aluminum FRP Producers Down to 59.58% in July

Zinc

Average Operating Rate at Chinese Zinc Oxide Producers Up to 62.3% in July

Lead

Operating Rate at China’s Secondary Lead Smelters Down in July; Raw Material Shortage Cited

Average Operating Rate at Chinese Primary Lead Smelters Down to 59.23% in July

Silicon

Operating Rate at China’s Silicon Metal Producers Up to 48.31% July

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