A Zinc Smelter in Northwest China to Undergo Maintenance, with Expected Production Cuts of 6,000 mt

Published: Apr 9, 2026 18:06

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[Routine Maintenance at a Zinc Smelter in Northwest China] According to SMM, a zinc smelter in northwest China is about to enter routine maintenance, with a plan to carry out maintenance until around month-end, expected to affect production by approximately 6,000 mt.

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