Archive for November, 2008

Zinc and lead companies underwater

By Leia Michele Toovey- Exclusive to Zinc Investing News The global economic outlook seems to worsen everyday. The US, China, and India are witnessing an economic slowdown.  Data coming out of Japan shows that the economy there has entered into a recession in the third quarter as corporate spending and export demand slumped. The 15 [...]

Lead prices eased on lack of industrial demand

Metal prices recovered sharply on the non-ferrous metal market here today due to fresh stockists buying in view of higher advices from London Metal Exchange (LME). Lead prices eased on lack of industrial demand. For full story, click here

Kimpar Completes National Instrument 43-101 Report

Kimpar Resources said that it has completed an updated National Instrument 43-101 technical report from Geoffrey S. Carter, P. Eng. of Broad Oak Associates Inc. , in respect of certain of Kimpar’s mineral exploration properties. For full story, click here

Chinese lead industry to undergo consolidation

China’s fragmented lead industry is expected to undergo consolidation within the next five years as small sized miners and smelters are increasingly being forced out of business due to plummeting product prices. For full story, click here  

George Forrest to Acquire Forsys Metals Corp

Forsys Metals Corp and George Forrest International Afrique S.P.R.L. said that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which GFI will effectively acquire, all of the outstanding common shares of Forsys. For full story, click here