Insight
IZA San Diego – news, views and the Wood Mackenzie zinc market outlook
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Report summary
The International Zinc Association conference kicked off on February 23rd 2025 in San Diego, California and the general vibe was one of uncertainty. This is not an uncommon emotion for the many zinc industry leaders that attend the conference. But, on top of anticipating the fundamental challenges facing the industry in 2025, this year saw additional concerns around the imposition of tariffs on trading partners of the USA. Jonathan Leng from Wood Mackenzie attended the conference, presented in the main markets session and exchanged views with zinc miners, smelters, recyclers, traders and consumers. This insight includes commentary on the main topics of discussion, the Wood Mackenzie market outlook and conference presentation
Table of contents
- Tariff uncertainty
- Supply uncertainty
- Treatment charges
- Zinc demand
- Metal market and price outlook
Tables and charts
This report includes the following images and tables:
- Annual treatment charges and concentrate stocks (in days of smelter requirement)
- Annual zinc price forecast and refined metal stocks (in days of global consumption)
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