Shanghai-bonded zinc stocks fall 2,000 mt on week

Published: Aug 30, 2019 14:48
Stocks declined 2,000 mt from a week ago to 88,500 mt as of Aug 30

SHANGHAI, Aug 30 (SMM) – Stocks of refined zinc across Shanghai-bonded areas fell for a third straight week this week, decreasing by 2,000 mt from a week ago to 88,500 mt as of Friday August 30, showed SMM data.

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