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China Primary Lead Output Dips Shaprly in April, SMM Reports

May 9, 2017 11:33

Source:SMM

China’s primary lead output was 224,000 tonnes in April, down 14.5% MoM and 21.5% YoY, SMM surveys.

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.

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