High Temperature Affects Production at Lead Smelters, SMM Says

Published: Jul 17, 2017 14:47

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Primary lead smelters produced normally last week, and secondary lead smelters in Anhui halved output because of high temperature.

SHANGHAI, Jul. 17 (SMM) - Primary lead smelters produced normally last week, except Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead which was still under unit maintenance.

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Secondary lead smelters in Anhui halved output because of high temperature except Anhui Huanyu Lead Industry Group which kept halting output. Large secondary lead smelters in Henan, Shandong and Jiangxi posted stable production, while small smelters in those regions shut down amid environmental protection inspections.

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