Fujian imports zinc ore from Nigeria once again after interval of six years
2017-09-08 08:18:25 [Print]
According to the Fujian Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, enterprises in Sanming District of Fujian imported 5 batches or 271 tons of zinc ore from Nigeria, which was the first time to import zinc ore from Nigeria after an interval of six years.
In order to guarantee the quality and safety of Nigeria origin zinc ore, Fujian Inspection and Quarantine Bureau strengthened the inspection work and detected that the short weight ratio of the 5 batches was as high as 3.34% and zinc content might be as much as 20.78% lesser than contract provision, helping to recoup their losses in a timely manner.
It is reported that Nigeria is home to about 10 million tons of lead and zinc ore with the grades as high as above 30% in 8 states, a source for China’s demand for them.
In order to guarantee the quality and safety of Nigeria origin zinc ore, Fujian Inspection and Quarantine Bureau strengthened the inspection work and detected that the short weight ratio of the 5 batches was as high as 3.34% and zinc content might be as much as 20.78% lesser than contract provision, helping to recoup their losses in a timely manner.
It is reported that Nigeria is home to about 10 million tons of lead and zinc ore with the grades as high as above 30% in 8 states, a source for China’s demand for them.
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