NDRC: China’s Ten Non-ferrous Metals Output Rises 4.1% in First Three Quarters

Published: Nov 1, 2017 10:59

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During the first three quarters, China’s output of ten varieties’ nonferrous metals reaches 40.73 million tones, rising 4.1%, 3.2 % faster than last year.

SHANGHAI, Nov.1 (SMM)－During the first three quarters, China’s output of ten varieties’ nonferrous metals reaches 40.73 million tones, rising 4.1%, 3.2 % faster than last year. Copper output reaches 6.61 million tonnes, rising 6.3%, dropping 2.1%. Electrolytic aluminium output reaches 24.66 million tonnes, rising 5%. Lead output reaches 3.376 million tonnes, rising 5.3%, 1.3% slower than last year. Zinc output reaches 4.49 million tonnes, dropping 2.5%, 2.4% faster than last year. Alumina output reaches 54.86 million tonnes, rising 16.6%.

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