The International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG) reported that zinc prices saw a small increase of 0.16%, culminating in a closing price of 214.55. This increase was attributed to an increase in the global zinc market deficit. The information showed that in December 2023, there was a 62,600 metric tonne shortfall, up from 53,500…
With traders evaluating demand forecasts in China, the largest consumer, after the Lunar New Year break, zinc saw a loss of -1.71%, closing at 212.05. Reviving the housing market and stimulating loan demand are the overarching goals of China’s attempt to lower the benchmark reference rate for mortgages. Zinc concentrate production is planned to commence…
China, a major user of zinc, is experiencing a slowdown in demand and the economy, which is reflected in the current downward trend in zinc prices, as was demonstrated by yesterday’s 1.07% drop to settle at 207.6. Setbacks in the Russian zinc market, particularly the production delay at the Ozernoye mine as a result of…
