Feb 2006
Processing Startup for Lead in China
The Shaoguan smelter reopened in February 2006 after waste‑treatment upgrades, restoring lead smelting capacity.
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Mined Lead
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Dec 2005
Processing Shutdown for Lead in China
Shenzhen Zhongjin Lingnan's Shaoguan smelter was forced to close in December 2005 after a toxic spill into the Beijing River.
Dec 2005
Processing Startup for Lead in China
Guangxi South Nonferrous Metal Smelting commenced a new electrolytic lead smelter in December 2005 with 80,000 t/yr capacity.
Dec 2005
Processing Startup for Lead in China
Yunnan Metallurgical began operations of a new lead‑zinc processing facility in December 2005, producing 100,000 t/yr each.
Nov 2005
Mine Opening for Lead in China
Panlong Lead and Zinc Mining Corp. commissioned its lead‑zinc mine in November 2005, with a 400 t/d ore processing capacity.
Jun 2005
Processing Startup for Lead in China
Zhishen Lead Industry started construction of a 100,000‑t/yr lead smelter in June 2005, targeting completion by end‑2006.
Jun 2005
Processing Startup for Lead in China
Xinhua Lead Industry commenced construction of a 60,000‑t/yr lead smelter in June 2005.
May 2005
Processing Startup for Lead in China
Xinling Lead Industry launched a 100,000‑t/yr lead smelter in May 2005.
2005
Processing Expansion for Lead in China
Yuguang Gold & Lead Co. completed a 60,000‑t/yr refined lead upgrade in 2005, expanding capacity to 310,000 t/yr.
2005
Processing Shutdown for Lead in China
Eight lead smelters in Anhui province were demolished in 2005 for failing to meet environmental and licensing standards, reducing domestic lead smelting capacity.
2005
Processing Startup for Lead in China
Huludao Nonferrous Metals Group began building a new lead‑zinc smelter in 2005, slated to finish early 2006 with 30,000 t/yr lead capacity.
2005
Processing Startup for Lead in China
Chongqing Chunxing Alloys completed a 20,000‑t/yr secondary lead smelter in Chongqing in 2005.
2005
Processing Startup for Lead in China
Anyang Yubei Gold and Lead Co. finished a 50,000‑t/yr secondary lead smelter in Henan in 2005.
2005
Regulatory Change for Lead in China
China's National Development and Reform Commission issued a 2005 industry guideline limiting new smelter construction below certain capacities, affecting future lead processing projects.
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