China Zinc Concentrate TCs Hold Stable on Ore Tightness in August, SMM Reports

Published: Jul 31, 2017 11:57

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SMM quotes for TCs were stable in August compared to July due mainly to ore supply tightness and higher profit at zinc smelters.

SHANGHAI, Jul. 31 (SMM) – SMM quotes for TCs were stable in August compared to July due mainly to ore supply tightness and higher profit at zinc smelters.

TCs of domestic zinc concentrate (50%) were mainly traded at 3,900-4,400 yuan per tonne (zinc content) last week, almost unchanged on a weekly basis, according to SMM data.

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TCs for imported zinc concentrate (50%) were traded at $50-60 per dry metric tonne.

Fundamentals to Keep Zinc Prices High This Week, SMM Foresees

Zinc ore supplies in some regions were still tight, underpinning TCs, SMM explained.

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