China Zinc Concentrate TCs Mixed, Imported Ore TCs Rise, SMM Reports

Published: May 8, 2017 13:53
TCs of domestic zinc concentrate (50%) were mixed last week and mainly traded at 3,700-4,200 yuan per tonne (zinc content), according to SMM data.

SHANGHAI, May. 8 (SMM) – TCs of domestic zinc concentrate (50%) were mixed last week and mainly traded at 3,700-4,200 yuan per tonne (zinc content), according to SMM data.

TCs for imported zinc concentrate (50%) were quoted higher at $40-50 per dry metric tonne (DMT), wthi a few quotes between $55-60 per dry metric tonne (DMT).

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Dometic zinc concentrate TCs in Hunan rose 100-200 yuan per tonne (zinc content), while those in Sichuan fell 100 yuan per tonne (zinc content). TCs rose in eastern Inner Mongolia but fell 100 yuan per tonne (zinc content) in the western of the province. 

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