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Lead and Zinc join base metal rally

Monday, June 15, 2009

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Lead and zinc prices have been on board for the base metal rally, LME three-month lead has skyrocketed up to $1,786.00 as of June 11. Stockpiles are at approximately 81,000 tonnes- roughly three days worth of consumption.

Lead and zinc positioned for recovery

Monday, April 6, 2009

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As the global economy arguably trots down the path to a recovery, the metals are diverging in prices due to differences in their fundamental dynamics. Lead was the second-best performer of the LME metals last quarter, coming in a few percentage points behind copper. Lead gained 27 per cent in Q1, just short of copper’s 31.6 per cent.

Fed announcement spurs zinc, bypasses lead

Sunday, March 22, 2009

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The Fed’s announcement to purchase treasuries sent lead and zinc on their largest ascent in two months. Fed officials voted on March 18 to buy Treasury and mortgage bonds in an effort to revive America’s economy, lifting stocks as well as commodities.

China to force out lead and zinc juniors?

Sunday, March 15, 2009

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Chinese lead and zinc refineries are interested in integration and expansion, but not mergers or acquisitions. The Chinese government showed its support by providing a plan to encourage the non-ferrous industries to restructure and integrate. The government has also mentioned that it wants to support the industry’s larger companies, even if it is at the expense of smaller ones.

300 year old lead mines account book has been donated to Wrexham Museum

Tue, Jun 9, 2009

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Fascinating details about the conditions of the men working in local lead mines three hundred years ago have been revealed in a gift presented to Wrexham Museum. For full story, click here

Guided walk through Old Mines

Tue, Jun 9, 2009

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A naturalist will lead a free guided walk through the old lead mines of the North Pennines this weekend. For full story, click here

Lead futures have hit lower circuit on weak global cues

Thu, May 14, 2009

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Lead futures tumbled to hit lower circuit by losing another 4.27 per ten on the Multi Commodity Exchange on surged selling by speculators sparked by weakening global trend. For full story, click here

India’s Lead Imports are likely to surge on higher battery sales

Fri, May 8, 2009

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India’s lead imports are likely to surge 10% to about 220,000 metric tons in the year to March 2010, largely on increased lead battery sales. For full story, click here

Perilya’s lead mine back in the black

Tue, Apr 28, 2009

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Chinese controlled Perilya has turned its iconic Broken Hill lead and zinc mine cash-positive after a long period of losses and depressed metal prices had threatened to shut down the operations. Managing Director Paul Arndt stated: We are confident we can continue our improved cost performance through the balance of the financial year. For full story, click here

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