Zinc Ingot Inventory Rises in China Across Seven Regions Monitored by SMM

Published: Jun 8, 2026 11:34

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【SMM Flash News]】According to SMM communication, as of Monday (June 8), total zinc ingot inventory across seven regions tracked by SMM was 265,700 mt, up 1,100 mt from June 1 and up 1,600 mt from June 4, with China's inventory rising.

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