Shandong Zinc Oxide Plants Shut down for Environmental Protection, SMM Reports

Published: Aug 21, 2017 18:34
About 30% zinc oxide plants in Shandong will slash or suspend production during August 10-September 10 for environmental protection, SMM reports.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 21 (SMM) – About 30% zinc oxide plants in Shandong will slash or suspend production during August 10-September 10 for environmental protection, SMM reports.

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Some of them began to cut or halt production last week’s end, which will last for 15-20 days. 

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