Thursday, June 25, 2009

Nystar Estimates Global Zinc Output Down 15 Per Cent

Belgian zinc producer Nyrstar S.A. said zinc smelters and miners have cut output by approximately 1.7 million metric tons each in the current downturn.

The company estimates zinc miners have reduced output by approximately 15.2% of total world mine capacity in 2009 and smelters by 16.2% of total world smelting capacity.

Source: Commodity Online

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