Zinc Supply Remains Tight as Inventories Stay Low, SMM Reports

Published: Aug 22, 2017 14:47

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Zinc supplies are still limited in Guangdong as local zinc inventories remain at low levels, SMM said.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 22 (SMM) – Zinc supplies are still limited in Guangdong as local zinc inventories remain at low levels, SMM said.

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Overall trading in Guangdong is better today after bargain hunters rush in, SMM noted.

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#0 zinc traded mainly in 26,420-26,480 yuan per tonne range in Shanghai August 22, SMM data showed.

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