China Zinc Concentrate Output to Fall Sharply in July, SMM Says

Published: Jul 25, 2017 10:57

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China’s zinc concentrate production is poised to decline to 360,000 tonnes in July, a big drop of 4.6% on the month, SMM predicts based on a survey.

SHANGHAI, Jul. 25 (SMM) - China’s zinc concentrate production is poised to decline to 360,000 tonnes in July, a big drop of 4.6% on the month, SMM predicts based on a survey.

China Zinc Concentrate TCs Left Untouched, SMM Reports

Output at some zinc mines in China decreased in July, SMM learns. Ore grade slid in some regions. In the meantime, some mines have yet to totally recover from rainstorm, SMM explained.

Zinc Prices to Continue to Fluctuate at High Levels This Week, SMM Foresees

China’s zinc concentrate output had grown significantly in the first half of the year thanks to decent profit at zinc mines, though.

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