The scheduled closure of a number of the world’s largest zinc mines after a period of strong growth in consumption suggests that there could be upward pressure on zinc prices in 2014-15. This perceived tightness is already being reflected in the expectations of some market analysts. However, while the zinc market is likely to tighten in 2014-15, we do not expect this to lead to a significant rise in prices.
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