LME Zinc Prices Plunge after Surge in LME Zinc Inventories? SMM Reports

Published: Sep 13, 2017 10:37

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LME zinc prices slumped after surge in LME zinc inventories on September 12, SMM noted.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 13 (SMM) – LME zinc prices slumped after surge in LME zinc inventories on September 12, SMM noted.

Zinc Inventories to Stay Low in China Major Three Markets Next Week, SMM Says

LME zinc inventories surged 13,800 tonnes on September 12, mainly in Antwerp. On top of this, LME zinc tumbled about $20 per tonne as of 4:56 pm on September 12.

Import Profit Window Closes for Zinc, How Much Zinc Will Flow to China in September? SMM Reports

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