SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwired - Dec 1, 2016) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- A speculative metals-buying binge has pushed prices for both zinc and lead up to their highest marks since the mining boom. Zinc prices recently reached a five-year high on the London Metal Exchange due to speculation, but also improving conditions in China that have buoyed demand for metals. Zinc prices are up more than 50% this year.

Within this article: Details on the global zinc market and how industry players are reacting to the stronger prices.

Other companies featured: Glencore plc, Trevali Mining Corporation (TSE:TV), MMG Limited, Vedanta Resources plc

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