ILZSG: World Zinc Deficit Shrinks in June

Published: Aug 22, 2017 13:56

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International Lead Zinc Study Group (ILZSG) data showed on Monday global zinc deficit narrowed in June.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 22 (SMM) – International Lead Zinc Study Group (ILZSG) data showed on Monday global zinc deficit narrowed in June.

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Zinc supply deficit shrank to 25,000 tonnes in June. Supply deficit was revised to 40,000 tonnes in May.

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