ILZSG: Global Refined Zinc Consumption Outstrips Output in July

Published: Sep 14, 2017 16:51
Global refined zinc consumption was higher than output in July, the International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG) said in a report.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 14 (SMM) – Global refined zinc consumption was higher than output in July, the International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG) said in a report.

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Global refined zinc consumption was 1.134 million tonnes in July, while output was 1.108 million tonnes.

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