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Zinc Quotes Firm on Supply Tightness, with Trading Picking up, SMM Reports

Aug 30, 2017 18:35

Source:SMM

Cargo holders left their quotes firm today due to supply tightness of spot zinc in Tianjin market, SMM reports.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 30 (SMM) – Cargo holders left their quotes firm today due to supply tightness of spot zinc in Tianjin market, SMM reports.

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#0 zinc traded mainly in 26,300-26,870 yuan per tonne range in Tianjin on August 30, SMM data showed.

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