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WBMS: World Zinc Deficit Deteriorates Drastically during Jan-Jul

Sep 21, 2017 18:06

Source:SMM

World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS) said on its website global zinc supply deficit expanded noticeably during January-July.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 21 (SMM) – World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS) said on its website global zinc supply deficit expanded noticeably during January-July.

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