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New Zinc Mine Production in 2012

james — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:11 +0000

As zinc markets prepare for supply shortages in coming years, some producers are bringing new production online in 2012. But despite zinc prices reaching average historic levels, short term zinc prices and demand are expected to slide in 2012 before they hit their stride in 2013.

2011 Zinc Market Trends and 2012 Zinc Market Outlook

james — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:30:20 +0000

2011 has been a rather disappointing year for the zinc market. With the malaise of declining global economic growth, coupled with increasing zinc mine and production supply, zinc prices are not likely to see price support salvation until mid-2012. However, continued exploration and junior field development will likely be a predominant trend leading forward.

Zinc Mining Juniors Ready to Meet Coming Supply Crunch

james — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:13:02 +0000

Zinc mining juniors are preparing to fill the gap between growing demand and declining production.

Zinc Oxide Used to Convert ‘Waste’ Heat to Electricity

james — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:32:25 +0000

Recent applications of nanoengineering have made zinc oxide an ideal material to convert heat into electricity and increase energy efficiency of electronic and industrial technologies.

China Key to Zinc Market Growth

james — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:44:57 +0000

As the biggest consumer of refined zinc, news of China’s declining industrial output has pushed zinc prices lower on fears of the consequences for the global economic recovery.

Glencore H1 Results: Volatility and Acquisitions to Follow

james — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:49:20 +0000

Continued market volatility and opportunities for acquisitions were the take-away messages as heavyweight commodity producer and trader Glencore International Plc released its H1 results.

Clean Energy Solutions – Whither Zinc-Bromide Batteries

helen — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:36:32 +0000

Batteries are critical in making renewable energy a bigger part of our energy supply. And while a number of battery types battle it out for widespread commercial application, Zinc-Bromide (ZnBr) redox flow batteries are receiving a smaller share of that action.

Refined Zinc Stockpiles, World Demand Climbs

commodityreporter — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:04:33 +0000

While it may appear as though zinc markets may be on the edge of a turn around, such projections may be premature.

Peru Elections Move Zinc Price

commodityreporter — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:24:05 +0000

Zincore CEO and President, Jorge Benavides, commented "The result of the recent Presidential election in Peru has created significant short term volatility in the market."

Introduction to Zinc Investing

Vivien — Mon, 30 May 2011 23:32:48 +0000

Lacking the luxury and panache of the more popular precious metals, zinc has earned its keep over the centuries as an industrial base metal and, in commercial applications, as zinc oxide.