Insight
Can China’s Hunan province regain its zinc smelting superiority?
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Report summary
Rigorous environmental inspections have depressed both zinc mine and smelter production in China's Hunan province since 2015. In this insight, we analyze zinc mine and smelter output in Hunan province to understand the issues affecting production and to forecast the potential for primary and secondary production to recover. This report includes data and information from a recent research trip to Hunan province, visiting a representative selection of mines and smelters.
Table of contents
- Chenzhou and Hengyang
- Xiangxi
- Yuanling
- Newly commissioned Xin Zhuye smelter provides a boost
- Three recent smelter restarts support recovery
Tables and charts
This report includes the following images and tables:
- Primary refined zinc production in Hunan province
- Secondary zinc production in Hunan province
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