Shanghai-bonded zinc stocks dip 1,200 mt on week

Published: Aug 23, 2019 16:06

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Stocks decreased by 1,200 mt from a week ago to 90,500 mt as of Aug 23

SHANGHAI, Aug 23 (SMM) – Stocks of refined zinc across Shanghai-bonded warehouses fell for a second straight week this week, decreasing by 1,200 mt from a week ago to 90,500 mt as of Friday August 23, showed SMM data.

The closed arbitrage window and sufficient domestic supplies kept the import market quiet.

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