SHANGHAI, May 9 (SMM) - China’s primary lead output was 224,000 tonnes in April, down 14.5% MoM and 21.5% YoY, SMM surveys. Many lead smelters launched maintenance in response of falling lead prices and sluggish transaction, reducing output.

China Base Metal Output Data in April 2017, SMM Exclusive Data

One Belt&One Road Initiative Curbs Production at Henan’s Lead Smelters, SMM Reports

As off-season continues and trading sees no improvement, lead smelters show low production interest, resulting in flat primary lead output in May on a monthly basis.

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