The total mine zinc production in January-September 2012 was 525000 tonnes. Average daily mine production in September was 2000 tonnes, 9% higher than that in August 2012 and slightly higher compared with that in September 2011.
Apparent consumption of refined zinc totaled 71700 tonnes in September compared to 74600 tonnes in the month of August. Meanwhile, reported consumption of Zinc in September was 36700 tonnes compared to 37000 tonnes in the month of August.
