Zinc demand below supply in ’12: ILZSG

Jan 18, 2013 | 04:05 PM | Suzy Waite

Tags  International Lead and Zinc Study Group, ILZSG, zinc, zinc production, lead, lead production, Suzy Waite

NEW YORK — Global refined zinc supply exceeded demand in the first 11 months of 2012, according to preliminary data from the International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG).

Supply of refined zinc exceeded demand by 267,000 tonnes, with total inventory levels increasing by 432,000 tonnes, the Lisbon, Portugal-based group said.....





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