Lead Prices Drop, Smelters Adjust Production Amid Market Fluctuations

Published: Jul 3, 2026 16:52

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[Secondary Lead Production Dynamics] During the week, lead prices broke below 16,000; secondary lead smelters in Anhui suffered losses and halted production, leading to lower operating rates; smelters in Henan and Jiangsu restocked raw materials and increased production; smelters in Inner Mongolia will resume production next week; and overall, operating rates are expected to rebound slightly next week, with raw material and lead prices as key indicators to watch.

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