[SMM Lead-Acid Battery Update] According to the latest news, a lead-acid battery manufacturer in south-west China is expected to commission and conduct trial production of a new production line in Q3. The official commissioning time is scheduled for October, but the specific date remains to be confirmed. Once production is on track, the manufacturer's total monthly demand for lead ingots and lead alloys is projected to increase to over 2,000 mt.
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