Articles Tagged "xstrata"

Lead and zinc spot prices rise despite market crash

By Heather Matthews - Exclusive to Lead Investing News Current market climate Zinc metal and lead metal spot prices are rising despite significant fear and panic in the investing world. Following the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers World Investment Bank, and the Federal Reserve bailout (85 billion) of AIG, many analysts are predicting that more banks will [...]

Slow changes or a bump in the road?

By Daniella D’Alimonte – Exclusive to Lead Investing News After slipping through the summer, lead made a  slight recovery over the last week. After reaching a low of US$0.75 per pound August 14, it is now back up to nearly US$0.88 per pound. With the harsh blows being meted out to metal exploration and mining companies in the [...]