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Sulphuric Acid Prices Drop Slightly, Hurting the Profits of Lead and Zinc Smelters

Aug 4, 2022 10:28 icon

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According to SMM research, sulphuric acid prices dropped slightly recently by more than 100 yuan/mt after staying stably high since mid-July, which is related to factors such as low operating rates of downstream chemical enterprise.

SHANGHAI, Aug 4 (SMM) - According to SMM research, sulphuric acid prices dropped slightly recently by more than 100 yuan/mt after staying stably high since mid-July, which is related to factors such as low operating rates of downstream chemical enterprise. Lead and zinc smelters also experienced narrower profits with falling prices of sulphuric acid, and industrial by-product. Therefore, the quotes of processing fee and purchasing enthusiasm of enterprises were somewhat affected.

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