ACG Metals announced on September 1 that its Gediktepe mine in Türkiye produced its first copper concentrate on August 31, marking the start of the ramp-up phase. The company will progressively increase throughput and optimise plant performance, targeting full production by the end of 2026. Gediktepe’s steady-state annual production target is 20,000–25,000 tonnes of copper equivalent. The full announcement also confirmed that the mine produced its first zinc concentrate in August 2026, although the specific date and volumes were not disclosed. SMM estimates the mine’s zinc-in-concentrate production at approximately 10,000–15,000 tonnes of contained zinc in 2026.

The following table shows the ferrous and nonferrous metals movement on the SHFE and DCE on 02 Sep , 2026

[SMM Flash News]Due to persistent heavy‑rain weather, some die‑cast zinc‑alloy enterprises in Zhejiang have been forced to halt production recently. Several companies received production‑suspension notices late last night, and the exact resumption schedule remains unclear for the time being.