Zinc Inventories in Three Markets Stay Low, SMM Reports

Published: Aug 11, 2017 19:24
Zinc inventories in Shanghai, Guangdong and Tianjin were 120,300 tonnes this past week, SMM data showed.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 11 (SMM) - Zinc inventories in Shanghai, Guangdong and Tianjin were 120,300 tonnes this past week, SMM data showed.

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Inventories fell most significantly in Shanghai market. Stocks in Tianjin increased slightly. Sales slowed in Guangdong after zinc prices surged, SMM reported. 

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