SMM Review of Major Refined Lead Smelters Production Status in Feb

SHANGHAI, Mar 16 (SMM) - In February, major refined lead smelters resumed production from the CNY holiday. During this period, some smelters in Henan and Hunan carried out maintenance. Besides, the fewer working days in February also led to a reduction in output. At the same time, Henan Jinli's new production lines were put into operation. Hunan Shuikoushan, Guangdong Zhongjin Lingnan and other companies ended their overhaul and increased the production. Therefore, the overall operating rates of refined lead smelters fell only slightly in February. In addition, the CNY holiday already ended in February and thus had no impact on the production of smelters, hence the operating rates were higher than in the same period last year.