SHANGHAI, Jun 24 (SMM) – Operating rates across primary lead smelters in Henan, Hunan and Yunnan provinces averaged 52.7% between June 22-24, barely changed from the previous week, showed an SMM survey.
The respective operating rates in Henan, Yunnan and Hunan all remained unchanged, standing at 62.9%, 38% and 45%, respectively.
Steady ore supply enabled smelters to maintain stable operations, and Hunan Jingui has postponed its maintenance plan to end-June.
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