Articles Tagged "loss"

Will Chinese purchases boost zinc and lead demand?

By Leia Michele Toovey- Exclusive to Lead Investing News The zinc industry has been quick to respond to the slump in prices and a host of producers have announced cutbacks and closures. However, without a definitive shift in the current global economic current; supply cuts have yet to directly improve pricing.   In Shanghai, spot [...]

Lead lost $52 to reach $1459

Prices of lead has slumped between 40-55 per cent so far in 2008 on slowdown in demand for the metal. lead lost $52 to reach $1459. For full story, click here