Zinc Price Surpasses 26,500 Yuan/Ton; South China Trading Slows Amid High Prices

Published: Aug 27, 2026 13:30

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[SMM Flash News]: Today’s zinc price broke through 26,500 yuan/ton. Trading activity weakened in the South China spot market. Downstream enterprises stayed on the sidelines amid high prices, leading to sluggish market transactions. Spot premium‑discount was lowered by 5 yuan/ton.

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