Tsingshan Starts Production at Stainless Steel Project in Indonesia

Published: Jul 11, 2017 14:17
Tsingshan Group commissioned its stainless steel project in Indonesia on Jul. 8, Shanghai Metals Market learns.

SHANGHAI, Jul. 11 (SMM) – Tsingshan Group commissioned its stainless steel project in Indonesia on Jul. 8, Shanghai Metals Market learns. 

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At the initial stage of production, its monthly output is likely to be around 70,000 tonnes. 

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