MCX Lead remains bearish on poor demand

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Lead is one of the major metals that hurt by the economic recession. The Metal has been weakening since February and has not shown any sign of recovery so far. For more information, click here

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China importers seeks preferential VAT for lead concentrates

Monday, February 23, 2009

Chinese smelter officials said China’s lead industry is seeking preferential value-added tax, or VAT treatment for lead concentrate imports to cut sourcing costs. For more information, click here

Lead firmed to $1038

Monday, February 23, 2009

Lead moved to $1038 from $1030 in trading on Monday as sentiments improved. For full story, click here

HZL: Prices revised mostly twice a weak

Thursday, February 19, 2009

The miner revises rates of its base metals mostly twice a weak in tandem with the price movement at the London Metal Exchange. Silver rates are reviewed almost daily. For full story, click here

Hindustan Zinc cuts lead rates

Thursday, February 19, 2009

The company has lowered lead rates, used primarily by battery, rubber and paint industry by INR 1,300 a tonne to INR 68,900 a tonne. For full story, click here

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Galmoy zinc-lead mine in Ireland may be shut

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Lundin Mining said to close Galmoy zinc-lead mine in Ireland in May. Was to close on a phased basis over three years from end-2008. For full story, click here

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Lead closed at $1,109 from $1,145

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Lead closed at $1,109 from $1,145 and tin closed at $10,800 from $11,100. For full story, click here

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Shipments of lead bullion a concern

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Transport problems at Xstrata will have effects on shipments of zinc concentrate and lead bullion from Townsville port during February and March. For full story, click here

Xstrata: Australia mines hit

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Xstrata Ltd said on Wedenesday mining and transport operations were being disrupted by heavy rains in Australia’s Queensland state. For full story, click here

Berong touched a record low

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Berong Corporation based in the Philippines. At $10,130 a tonne, a key ingredient in making stainless steel, has touched a record low compared to its all-time high price of $15,800 a tonne, reached in May 2007. For full story, click here

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