[SMM investigation] Refinery overhaul ends superimposed production Plan to increase the monthly Operation rate of Primary lead Refinery

Published: Oct 11, 2019 11:33
The operating rate of SMM primary lead smelter in the three provinces was 59.6%, up 2.9% over the same period, Henan primary lead smelter was 76.2%, up 1.0% over the same period, Yunnan primary lead smelter was 37.8%, up 9.1% over the same period, and Hunan primary lead smelter was 43.3%, 2.2% higher than the same period.

SMM10 11: according to SMM (SMM) research, this week (October 7-October 11)

The operating rate of SMM primary lead smelter in the three provinces was 59.6%, up 2.9% over the same period, Henan primary lead smelter was 76.2%, up 1.0% over the same period, Yunnan primary lead smelter was 37.8%, up 9.1% over the same period, and Hunan primary lead smelter was 43.3%, 2.2% higher than the same period.

According to SMM research, the operating rate of primary lead smelters rose month-on-month on Wednesday. With the increase in domestic processing fees and import processing fees, the production profits of domestic smelters have been repaired, so some refineries have begun to raise production plans one after another. In addition, smelters in Henan, Yunnan and other regions have completed maintenance, so the operating rate of primary lead refineries in the three places has increased month-on-month.

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