China Zinc Concentrate TCs Hold Largely Steady, SMM Reports

Published: May 15, 2017 16:26 (GMT+8)

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

SHANGHAI, May. 15 (SMM) – TCs of domestic zinc concentrate (50%) were mainly traded at 3,700-4,200 yuan per tonne (zinc content) last week, according to SMM data.

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

TCs in Inner Mongolia, Sichuan, Guangxi and Hunan were steady last week, while those in Shaanxi rose slightly.

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China’s zinc concentrate supply remained in tightness, with the exception of Inner Mongolia.

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