Mexico Copper Production Slides in April but Zinc Output Skyrockets

Published: Jul 3, 2017 20:07

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National Statistics Institute data showed Mexico’s copper output slid on a yearly basis in April, but zinc production jumped, wenhua.com reported.

SHANGHAI, Jul. 3 (SMM) - National Statistics Institute data showed Mexico’s copper output slid on a yearly basis in April, but zinc production jumped, wenhua.com reported.

Metal April 2017 YoY

Lead　　13,462 tonnes　　 -0.9%
Copper　39,732 tonnes　　 -0.3%
Zinc　　37,316 tonnes　　 50.7%

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