Global Lead Supply Shortages Expand in July

Published: Sep 14, 2017 11:27

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Global lead supply market reported bigger shortages in July, according to International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG).

SHANGHAI, Sept. 14 (SMM) – Global lead supply market reported bigger shortages in July, according to International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG).

In July, the shortages expanded to 36,000 tonnes, according to the data, up from 9,400 tonnes in June.

The shortages reached 109,000 tonnes from January to July 2017, compared with a glut of 42,000 tonnes seen the same period of last year.

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