• 15 de abril de 2026
  • Market: Metals, Base Metals

Argus is introducing a treatment charge (TC) assessment for China’s imported zinc concentrate in response to rising spot‑market volatility and stronger demand for transparent pricing as supply‑demand dynamics evolve. Import volumes have increased and supply sources have diversified as China's primary metal output increases and new mining projects come on stream globally, bringing additional participants into the market.

Download the full white paper to find out more, including:

  • China’s rising import dependence underpins TC relevance
  • Shifting supply‑demand dynamics in China and the global market
  • Overview of market prices amid heightened volatility

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