Domestic Zinc Production Dropped MoM in July Due to Extended Maintenance in Smelters

Published: Aug 19, 2022 13:07

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According to the report released by the National Bureau of Statistics, China's zinc output in July stood at 522,000 mt, down 7.1% month-on-month.

SHANGHAI, Aug 19 (SMM) - According to the report released by the National Bureau of Statistics, China's zinc output in July stood at 522,000 mt, down 7.1% month-on-month. The refined zinc production in July declined more than expected. SMM also observed that maintenance and production resumption of refined zinc smelters coexisted in August. In particular, due to the current tight power supply in Sichuan province, local manufacturers are required to halt all production.

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