SMM zinc industry data

【Imported Zinc Concentrate Market】The import arbitrage for zinc concentrate has deteriorated further amid a widening gap between domestic and overseas zinc prices, reducing the economic attractiveness of imported material. Smelters continue to prioritize domestic concentrate procurement. Spot trading activity for imported zinc concentrate remained relatively limited this week, while treatment charges (TCs) continued to hover at low levels.

【Zinc Concentrate Tender】According to SMM, a zinc mine in Southwest China recently concluded its August zinc concentrate ex-works tender at approximately RMB -1,600/metal tonne, down by around RMB 800/metal tonne from the previous month. SMM will continue to monitor subsequent changes in zinc concentrate treatment charges.