Chinese Lead Smelter to Shut for Month-Long Maintenance, Affecting 9,000 mt Production

Published: Aug 19, 2026 12:08

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[Lead Smelter Updates] It is learned that a medium-sized primary lead smelter in north-east China plans to enter routine maintenance from tomorrow. The maintenance will last one month, during which its primary lead electrolysis line will be completely shut down, affecting lead production by approximately 9,000 mt.

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