Scheduled closure of some large depleted mines coupled with producer cutbacks in response to low prevailing prices will lead to a relative shortage of zinc concentrates and will curb the recent strength in China’s refined zinc output. The market is likely to fall into deficit in 2016, which will bolster prices.
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