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China’s base metal mining facing hardship

By Daniella D’Alimonte – Exclusive to LeadInvestingNews The spot price of lead had risen over US$0.20 in the last month, currently hovering around US$1.00. However, the rising production costs and limited power supply is affecting mining output and earnings across China. The quickly approaching Beijing Olympic Games are also putting the squeeze on the country’s [...]