SHANGHAI, Jul. 17 (SMM) - Primary lead smelters produced normally last week, except Henan Yuguang Gold & Lead which was still under unit maintenance.
Lead Prices to Face Downward Pressure This Week, SMM Forecasts
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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