China Zinc Concentrate TCs Rise in Some Markets, SMM Reports

Published: May 27, 2017 17:36

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TCs of domestic zinc concentrate (50%) were mainly traded at 3,800-4,200 yuan per tonne (zinc content) this past week, according to SMM data. Some regions raised TCs by 50-100 yuan per tonne (zinc con

SHANGHAI, May. 27 (SMM) – TCs of domestic zinc concentrate (50%) were mainly traded at 3,800-4,200 yuan per tonne (zinc content) this past week, according to SMM data. Some regions raised TCs by 50-100 yuan per tonne (zinc content).

Zinc Prices to Fall in Coming Week, SMM Foresees

TCs for imported zinc concentrate (50%) were quoted higher at $45-55 per dry metric tonne (DMT), with a few quotes reaching as high as $60-70 per dry metric tonne (DMT).

Zinc Inventories Continue Falling in China Major Markets, SMM Reports

Some zinc smelters in Hunan, Guangxi and Yunnan hiked TCs of domestic ores by 50-100 yuan per tonne (zinc content).

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