Global zinc market in surplus of nearly 11,000 t in April

The world refined zinc mine production was recorded at 1.03 mnt in April, a fall of 3.92% as against 1.07 mnt in March, as per the International Lead and Zinc Study Group. Metal production was recorded at 1.15 mnt in April, a marginal rise of 1.5% as against 1.14 mnt in March. The usage of the metal was at 1.14 mnt in the month. Thus, the global zinc market moved to a surplus of 10,900 tonnes in April.