Zinc Inventories in China Major Markets Grow, SMM Reports

Published: Nov 18, 2016 18:16
Combined zinc inventories in Shanghai, Tianjin and Guangdong added 4,500 to 240,500 tonnes this past week, SMM data show.

SHANGHAI, Nov.18 (SMM) - Combined zinc inventories in Shanghai, Tianjin and Guangdong added 4,500 to 240,500 tonnes this past week, SMM data show.

Inventories in Shanghai were largely unchanged, while those in Tianjin and Guangdong grew. 

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