Zinc Mines Resume Operations, Boosting Domestic Concentrate Output in September

Published: Oct 14, 2026 11:47 (GMT+8)

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According to SMM, some mines that had previously reduced or suspended production due to accidents, safety inspections and other factors gradually resumed operations in September. In addition, the resumption of production at mines that had undergone maintenance contributed to a slight increase in domestic zinc concentrate output compared with August.

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