The recent highs in the zinc price have been driven by fears around supply as sky-rocketing energy prices have undermined smelter profitability. We expect power prices to remain high in the coming months which should constrain zinc supply and boost prices. However, as we move into 2022, we expect zinc supply to return as power prices fall and China’s economy continues to slow.
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