China Zinc Concentrate Output to Grow January-July, SMM Says

Published: Jul 26, 2017 11:32

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Total production of zinc concentrate during January-July is expected to be 2.287 million tonnes (zinc content), up 1.6% on a yearly basis, SMM predicts.

SHANGHAI, Jul 26 (SMM) - Total production of zinc concentrate during January-July is expected to be 2.287 million tonnes (zinc content), up 1.6% on a yearly basis, SMM predicts.

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China’s zinc concentrate production was 378,000 tonnes (zinc content) in June, a drop of 1% on the month and 1.4% year-on-year. Output declined in June due to heavy rains, SMM said.

China Zinc Concentrate Imports to Fall in August after Stabilizing for 2 Months, SMM Reports

Total production during January-June was 1.927 million tonnes (zinc content), up 0.9% year-on-year. SMM expects domestic zinc concentrate output to be 360,000 tonnes (zinc content) in July, down 4.6% on the month.

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