Winter Production Cuts and Chinese New Year Break: How Do They Impact Zinc Concentrate Supply?

The zinc import price ratio continued to deteriorate in February, with further downside pressure in the outlook

Weekly Brief Review of the Lead Concentrate Market (February 9, 2026–February 13, 2026) [SMM Lead Concentrate Weekly Review]

Ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday, trading activity in the spot market was sluggish, and the price spread for primary lead across regions widened [SMM Weekly Review of the Refined Lead Spot Market]

SMM Weekly Operating Rate of Primary Lead Smelters (February 6, 2026–February 12, 2026) [SMM Weekly Review of Primary Lead Operating Rates]