Zijin Mining Reports Q1 2026 Zinc Production Down 4% and Smelting Zinc Down 10.6% YoY

Published: Apr 22, 2026 13:51
[Zijin Mining Released Q1 2026 Quarterly Report] On April 22, Zijin Mining released its Q1 2026 report. The report showed that total mine zinc production from January to March 2026 was 84,500 mt, down 4% YoY, and total smelting zinc production from January to March 2026 was 89,800 mt, down 10.6% YoY.

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