China Zinc Smelters Step up Production in June, SMM Reports

Published: Jul 7, 2017 20:49

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Output at Chinese zinc smelters jumped in June after most zinc smelters recovered from maintenance, SMM survey finds.

SHANGHAI, Jul. 7 (SMM) - Chinese zinc smelters increased production significantly in June after maintenance, SMM survey finds.

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Meanwhile, higher domestic zinc concentrate TCs left profit at zinc smelters steady, and this also incentivized their production.

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The average rate at SMM survey sample was 74.04% in June, up 5.97% on-month. The average operating rate at smelters will be around 74% in July, SMM expects.

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