Zinc Prices Rise as Mine Production Gears Up
Rising zinc prices and processing fees are the first signs of a zinc market supply crunch. While surpluses will remain for sometime, many companies are already preparing for shortages.
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New Zinc Mine Production in 2012
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.
Zincs Ends November on the Upside
Reuters reported that zinc ended up in November and the outlook for the metal is positive.
2011 Zinc Market Trends and 2012 Zinc Market Outlook
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 Futures Down 0.35% in Thin Trade
Business Standard reported that slower spot demand caused India zinc prices to drop.
Zinc Down 0.8% on Global Cues
Business Standard reported that India zinc prices ended lower on weaker global economic cues.
US Zinc to Raise Zinc Oxide and Dust Prices by 5-7%
CommodityOnline reported that US Zinc is increasing the prices of its zinc oxide and dust.
Rising Zinc Inventories May Not Mean Lower Prices – Part Two
MetalMiner reported the second part of its two-part series on the relationship between zinc inventories and zinc prices.
Tarsis Completes Exploration Program at White River, Yukon
Tarsis Resources Ltd. (TSXV:TCC) reported that it has completed its 2011 exploration program at White River, Yukon, and provided an update on recent activities and partial results.
Trevali Finalizes Halfmile Mine Project Toll-Milling and Concentrate Offtake Agreement With Xstrata
Trevali Mining Corporation (TSX:TV,OTCQX:TREVF) announced that it has entered into agreements with Xstrata Canada Corporation for toll-milling of mineralization from its Halfmile mine project, New Brunswick.
