NBS: China Zinc Output Falls Remarkably in May

Published: Jun 16, 2017 15:29

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National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data showed China’s zinc output fell 9.9% on a yearly basis to 481,000 tonnes in May.

SHANGHAI, Jun. 16 (SMM) - National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data showed China’s zinc output fell 9.9% on a yearly basis to 481,000 tonnes in May.

China’s zinc output was 2.439 million tonnes in the first five months of this year, a drop of 1.7% year-on-year.

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