Buying Appetite for Zinc Strengthens on Transport Restrictions before 13th National Games, SMM Reports

Published: Aug 22, 2017 16:37

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Buying interest for spot zinc improves in Tianjin market.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 22 (SMM) – Buying interest for spot zinc improves in Tianjin market.

Zinc Supply Remains Tight as Inventories Stay Low, SMM Reports

Some downstream buyers build stocks before the 13th National Games in case of transport restrictions. Smelters sell at normal levels.

Zinc Trading Picks up after SHFE Zinc Plunges, SMM Reports

#0 zinc traded mainly in 26,600-27,240 yuan per tonne range in Tianjin on August 22, with spot premiums of 400-450 yuan per tonne over September zinc on the SHFE, SMM data showed.

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