China Zinc Concentrate TCs are Flat, SMM Reports

Published: May 22, 2017 17:34 (GMT+8)
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. 22 (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.

Zinc Inventories Fall for 3 Months in a Row in China Major Markets, SMM Reports

TCs for imported zinc concentrate (50%) were quoted higher at $40-50 per dry metric tonne (DMT), with a few quotes between $60-70 per dry metric tonne (DMT).

Zinc to Fluctuate at High Levels This Week, SMM Foresees

Port inventories were below 40,000 tonnes. Arriving shipments are unlikely any time soon, leaving TCs of imported ores firm.

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