13th National Games Barely Distress Zinc Consumption, SMM Reports

Published: Aug 28, 2017 17:07

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The opening of the 13th National Games did not constrain downstream consumption. Downstream buyers purchased even more actively at lower zinc prices.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 28 (SMM) – The opening of the 13^th National Games did not constrain downstream consumption. Downstream buyers purchased even more actively at lower zinc prices.

Spot premiums of regular zinc brands in Tianjin were 350-450 yuan per tonne over September zinc on the SHFE on August 28, SMM data showed.

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Downstream buying interest weakened from yesterday.

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#0 zinc traded mainly in 26,250-26,900 yuan per tonne range in Tianjin on August 28, SMM data showed.

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