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US lead premiums flat on tight supply, zinc unchanged
In the United States, the premiums for lead ingots remained unchanged this week, supported by tight supply and high freight rates.
Fastmarkets assessed the
lead 99.97% ingot premium, ddp Midwest US at 9.5-10.5 cents per lb on Tuesday, stable after rising to this level on November 24. The
lead 99.99% ingot premium, delivered Midwest US held at 11.25-12.25 cents per lb on the same day, unchanged since October 20.
“Material is very tight and freight is very expensive,” a lead consumer said.
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