The world zinc mine production too registered marginal decline by 2.4% over the previous year to total 6.068 million tonnes during the first half of the year.
Global refined zinc metal production rose by 1.7%. Higher production in Australia, Belgium, China, Norway and Peru was partially offset by declines in the US and India.
Global refined zinc metal production rose by 1.7%. Higher production in Australia, Belgium, China, Norway and Peru was partially offset by declines in the US and India.
The group anticipates that global demand for refined lead metal will exceed supply by 17,000 tonnes in 2018.
The group anticipates that global demand for refined lead metal will exceed supply by 17,000 tonnes in 2018.