Zinc Price Buoyant as One Large Chinese Zinc Smelter to Cut Output for Maintenance in August, SMM Reports

Published: Aug 3, 2017 17:16

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Zinc prices will receive support since one zinc smelter in China will undertake maintenance cycle due to high temperatures in August, SMM understands.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 3 (SMM) - Zinc prices will receive support since one zinc smelter in China will undertake maintenance cycle due to high temperatures in August, SMM understands.

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Such maintenance will affect some output at the company.

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The smelter witnessed smooth sales in the first half of 2017.

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