ILZSG: World Lead Deficit Expands Sharply January-May

Published: Jul 18, 2017 10:22

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International Lead & Zinc Study Group (ILZSG) reported Monday global lead supply deficit expanded to 91,000 tonnes during January-May, compared to 45,000 tonnes deficit in the same period of 2016, acc

SHANGHAI, Jul. 18 (SMM) - International Lead & Zinc Study Group (ILZSG) reported Monday global lead supply deficit expanded to 91,000 tonnes during January-May, compared to 45,000 tonnes deficit in the same period of 2016, according to wenhua.com.

ILZSG: World Zinc Deficit Intensifies despite Big Growth in Output January-May

Global lead supply shortages expanded from 7,700 tonnes in April to 30,100 tonnes in May.

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