Zinc Surpasses Aluminum to be Best Performer among LME Base Metals in 2017

Published: Aug 21, 2017 10:04

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LME zinc prices surged 2% last Friday, and settled at $3,124 per tonne, with weekly gains up to 7.9%.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 21 (SMM) - LME zinc prices surged 2% last Friday, and settled at $3,124 per tonne, with weekly gains up to 7.9%.

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Zinc has surpassed aluminum to become the best performer on the LME this year.

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