INSIGHT: Canadian smelter closure to shake up already-shifting sulphuric acid markets

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HOUSTON (ICIS)--Glencore Canada will permanently close its Brunswick lead and zinc smelter in Belledune, the company announced on Wednesday. The impact on sulphuric acid will be significant. Decommissioning will begin immediately and the plant will be completely shuttered by year-end. About 420 employees will be affected.