Northwest China Lead Smelter Resumes Battery Purchases, Aims August 1 Production Start

Published: Jul 13, 2026 13:39
[Secondary Lead Production Update] A secondary lead smelter in north-west China has resumed purchasing waste lead-acid batteries as of today. It is expected to start production and furnace drying on August 1. For the actual output of secondary refined lead, please follow SMM!

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