A Zinc Smelter in Southwest China Plans to Double Production from Late May to Early June

Published: Apr 24, 2026 11:10

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[A zinc smelter in south-west China plans to increase production at the end of Q2] According to SMM, a zinc smelter in south-west China plans to double its production from late May to early June due to easing raw material supply.

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