Qiao Xing Universal Resources Inc. (XING), an emerging Chinese resources company headquartered in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Chifeng Zhongtai Mining Co., Ltd. has signed a letter of intent with Chifeng Xingu Mining Co., Ltd., to acquire the 100% equity interest in Balinzuo Banner Xinyuan Mining Co., Ltd.. This is for [...]
By Leia Michele Toovey- Exclusive to Lead Investing News Lead and zinc prices have been on board for the base metal rally, zinc on the LME is currently trading for $1,633.50 per tonne, up 30 per cent so far this year. The metal used to galvanize steel touched a four-year low of $1,038 on Dec.12, [...]
By Leia Michele Toovey- Exclusive to Lead Investing News 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 [...]
By Leia Michele Toovey- Exclusive to Lead Investing News 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. Copper, zinc and aluminum [...]
By Leia Michele Toovey- Exclusive to Lead Investing News Positive sentiment that spread through the markets during the week edged up most of the base metals. The U.K. benchmark FTSE 100 Index jumped 0.9 per cent and Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average closed 2.7 per cent higher in Tokyo. Pessimistic data still came out of [...]
By Leia Michele Toovey- Exclusive to Zinc Investing News In their bi-weekly price review, Hindustan Zinc Limited announced that effective Saturday, it had cut its prices of zinc, but held lead rates steady. Zinc prices will drop by Rs 800 per tonne to Rs 68,900; whereas lead maintained the Rs 70,200 per tonne level. Lead prices have [...]
By Leia Michele Toovey- Exclusive to Lead Investing News The global financial crisis and sharp falls in metals prices have forced several companies to abandon or put on hold their plans to bring new mines on-stream. Some existing producers have also shut down or curtailed output at mines and plants as high costs and low prices [...]
By Leia Michele Toovey- Exclusive to Lead Investing News For the first quarter of 2009, the mantra of many lead and zinc miners is “survival”. After the price crash of 2008, many miners have gone underwater. This is forcing cutbacks, closures, acquisitions, and even some bankruptcies. There is no question that prices will rebound as commodity [...]
Lead made small gains, the level of $US1440/t will put extra pressure on companies that mine the base metal. For full story, click here
Fat Prophets analyst Gavin Wendt said lead miners would be forced to close more capacity or postpone developments. For full story, click here
Wednesday, May 26, 2010