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#0 zinc prices were between RMB 14,520-14,600/mt, RMB 60-110/mt above SHFE 1512 zinc contract prices. #1 zinc traded at RMB 14,450-14,470/mt. Imported zinc prices ranged from RMB 10/mt below to RMB 50/mt above SHFE 1512 zinc contract prices. Zinc prices rose slightly after opening but edged down during 10:30-11:30 am.. Smelters sold goods while hedge traders also released goods, with imported goods supply growing. Downstream buyers purchased modestly, with overall transactions thin. Traded prices were between RMB 14,530-14,550/mt in the afternoon.
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