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Antimony rises to December highs

June 29, 2009 - 00:00 GMT

Antimony has firmed as continuing tightness in the Chinese market boosted European prices.

Antimony has firmed as continuing tightness in the Chinese market boosted European prices. Trioxide-grade antimony rose on June 24 to $4,650-4,850 per tonne compared with $4,550-4,800 per tonne previously, while standard grade II metal rose to $4,600-4,800 per...

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