SHANGHAI, Jul 9 (SMM) - Operating rates across primary lead smelters in Henan, Hunan and Yunnan provinces gained 0.11 percentage point from the previous week to 61.6% in the week ended July 9, showed an SMM survey.

In Hunan, Chenzhou Xiongfeng delayed its refined lead production to end-July, Jingui Silver & Lead increased production slightly, Yuteng did not resume production, and Shuikoushan Zhihui planned to reduce production slightly in July. In Yunnan, Mengzi resumed operation and slightly increased production, and Gejiu Chuangyuan suspended production for lack of raw materials, planning to resume production in end-July. Anhui Tongguan reduced production due to adverse weathers in late June.