All Tin Smelters in Gejiu Halt Output on Environmental Factor, SMM Reports

Published: Jul 27, 2017 13:41

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All tin smelters in Gejiu have closed down from July 26 with sulfur dioxide exceeding standard in air.

SHANGHAI, Jul. 27 (SMM) – All tin smelters in Gejiu have closed down from July 26 with sulfur dioxide exceeding standard in air.

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Local tin smelters will suspend production for a week for its initial plan, and output resumption date will be decided by result of environmental monitoring.

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