China's Lead and Zinc Mines close after heavy rains

Heavy rains in Shaanxi Province, China, have negatively affected production in local lead & zinc mines, Shanghai Metals Market learns.

The impact in Hanzhong is in particularly big, according to SMM sources. There are four lead & zinc mines in Hanzhong, and it is heard that some mines have closed for a week following heavy rains. It remains unknown when production will be resumed.

Lead and Zinc mines in Shaanxi province are mainly distributed in Baoji, Hanzhong and Shangluo. The impact on mines in other two regions is small so far, SMM learns.