China Zinc Output to Grow in September after Maintenance at Some Zinc Smelters, SMM Reports

Published: Aug 30, 2017 17:59

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China’s zinc ingot output will grow slightly in September since some zinc smelters have completed maintenance, SMM predicts.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 30 (SMM) – China’s zinc ingot output will grow slightly in September since some zinc smelters have completed maintenance, SMM predicts.

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Meanwhile, only 2-3 zinc smelters will undertake maintenance in September, SMM understands.

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