Metal Markets and other Investment Real-Time Feeds (RSS)
Kitco Base Metals
2008-11-22 02:21 Kitco base metals
| Base | USD bid | USD ask |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1.5752 | 1.5842 |
| Nickel | 4.5503 | 4.6410 |
| Aluminum | 0.7759 | 0.7805 |
| Zinc | 0.5256 | 0.5301 |
| Lead | 0.5259 | 0.5304 |
Non Ferrous Metals
Zinc Market Review
This report focuses on the study of the global Zinc markets. It provides region analysis on Zinc Production. It features major Zinc producers, prices, supply and demand conditions, international trade, etc. The review also includes future outlook of the world Zinc market.
Zinc is a metal that is brittle at ordinary temperatures but malleable at temperatures above 100ºC. It is corrosion resistant and this property is exploited in its chief use as a steel coat-ing (galvanising). Its other main uses are as zinc die-castings and alloyed with copper to make brass, which is widely used in the electrical, engineering and construction industries.
Tin Market Review
This report focuses on the study of the global tin markets. It provides region analysis on tin production. It features major tin producers, prices, supply and demand conditions, international trade, etc. The review also includes future outlook of the world tin market.
Tin is a malleable and ductile metal that is resistant to corrosion. The chief use of tin is to coat metals that are more susceptible to corrosion, especially steel. It is also widely used as an alloying agent (i.e. with lead to make pewter) and its use in solders is rapidly growing as it replaces lead. Tin chemicals are used as fungicides and other biocides
Silver Market Review
This report focuses on the study of the global silver markets. It provides region analysis on silver production. It features major silver producers, prices, supply and demand conditions, international trade, etc. The review also includes future outlook of the world silver market.
Silver is a ductile and malleable metallic element that has the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of all the metals. It is widely used in electronics although the most important uses are in photography (silver nitrate) and making mirrors.