SHANGHAI, Mar 16 (SMM) - In March, the production of refined lead smelters will increase, which will contribute more to the monthly output growth. SMM expects that the Chinese refined lead output will increase to 317,000 mt in March, and the average operating rate of primary lead smelters is expected to grow to 70.26%.

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