Zinc Trading Recovers across China Major Markets, SMM Reports

Published: Aug 7, 2017 13:25

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Trading in spot zinc markets including Shanghai, Guangdong and Tianjin is better today due to lower SHFE zinc price, SMM reports.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 7 (SMM) – Trading in spot zinc markets including Shanghai, Guangdong and Tianjin is better today due to lower SHFE zinc price, SMM reports.

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Supplies of Zijin and Chihong #0 zinc were tight due to maintenance at smelters of the two brands.

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#0 zinc traded mainly in 23,390-23,580 yuan per tonne range in Shanghai on August 7. #0 zinc prices in Guangdong were 23,340-23,370 yuan per tonne and 23,500-24,430 yuan per tonne in Tianjin, SMM data showed.

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