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See forecast for other base metals, please click: Shanghai Base Metal Price to Keep Firm ahead of Holiday, SMM Says
Spot lead prices will rise to RMB 13,900-14,000/mt.
Key Macroeconomic Indicators for Base Metal Prices (2016-2-4)
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