AME estimates the zinc price will average US$3,290/t (US$1.49/lb) in 2018, 14% higher than the 2017 average. Over2018, the zinc price is expected to slowly decline from the March Quarter average of 3,411/t (1.55/lb) as additionalconcentrate supply stimulates refined production. However, there will be a lag between increased zinc concentrate supplyand significant quantities of available finished zinc. With the market remaining in deficit in 2019, the zinc price will remainelevated averaging US$3,170/t (US$1.44/lb), but 4% lower than 2018.
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