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Zinc the winner in Glencore deal

Those questioning both how long zinc can maintain current highs and whether it will push higher still should be encouraged by Glencore's move this week to gain control of Peru-listed and focused zinc miner Volcan Minera.

Chris Cann
 That Glencore likes zinc so much is very handy for the zinc price (Image: Glencore)

That Glencore likes zinc so much is very handy for the zinc price (Image: Glencore)

The major has agreed to buy 27% of the voting A shares for US$1.21 per share for a total of $531 million in cash and representing a premium of more than 40%. The deal would increase Glencore's stake in...

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