Base MetalsNeutralMetals Desk · 6d ago · 2 min read
Zinc and lead diverge as concentrate tightness favours the galvanising metal
Zinc outperformed lead as smelter feed stayed scarce, while battery-driven lead demand looked steady but unspectacular.
Indicative term structure · Backwardation
Converted from 3,345.00 USD/t · indicative FX
Zinc is traded in the base metals segment, with price discovery referenced against LME. The chart above shows the trailing 6-month indicative price path. Physical parcels of Zinc can be sourced or placed through the Off Market desk, listed openly on the Marketplace, or intermediated by a specialist broker.
Zinc outperformed lead as smelter feed stayed scarce, while battery-driven lead demand looked steady but unspectacular.