All Lead-Zinc Mines in Two Regions of Gansu Shut down after Sichuan 7-Magnitude Earthquake, SMM Reports

Published: Aug 9, 2017 11:59

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All lead-zinc mines in Tianshui and Longnan, Gansu Province were required to close after a 7-magnitude earthquake shocked Sichuan Province on August 8, SMM learned.

SHANGHAHI, Aug. 9 (SMM) - All lead-zinc mines in Tianshui and Longnan, Gansu Province were required to close after a 7-magnitude earthquake shocked Sichuan Province on August 8, SMM learned. The time when they will restart will be determined later.

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Longnan has many lead-zinc mines, including Changba lead-zinc mine, Jinhui mining and Bijiashan lead-zinc mine.

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SMM will track how this earthquake will affect local zinc concentrate output and zinc prices.

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