Electricity price in Europe is the main risk point for zinc, keep an eye on the trends of overseas refineries [selection of SMM Zinc Weekly]

Published: Dec 25, 2021 09:14 (GMT+8)

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[selected by SMM Zinc Weekly: electricity price in Europe is the main risk point for zinc to keep an eye on the developments of overseas refineries] Zinc, the problem of electricity price in Europe has further intensified this week. Due to the maintenance of nuclear power plants in France and the reduction of electricity generation of its largest power plant in Germany this week, the comprehensive electricity price in Europe has soared to about 350 euros / megawatt-hour, which has affected some aluminum factories in Europe to reduce production. It has also heightened concerns in the zinc market about energy shortages and rising electricity prices.

The following is an excerpt from the weekly report of the zinc industry chain:

In terms of lun zinc, the problem of electricity prices in Europe intensified this week. Due to the maintenance of nuclear power plants in France and the reduction of generating capacity of its largest power plants in Germany this week, comprehensive electricity prices in Europe soared to about 350 euros per megawatt-hour. As a result, some aluminum mills in Europe have also reduced production, which has also exacerbated concerns in the zinc market about energy shortages and rising electricity prices. The market is worried that after refinery costs rise further, there will be events such as prolonging production cuts or expanding production cuts in the coming first quarter, driving up zinc prices. On the other hand, in the later stage, until the electricity price, the biggest risk point, has not been completely lifted, Lun Zinc will remain strong and is expected to operate at 3450 to 3650 US dollars / ton.

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