Retaining their luster

Article Abstract:

Emerging applications for gold, silver, platinum and other precious metals are providing potential growth for precious metal recyclers. Despite an increase in mining operations for precious metals in 1999, recycling continues to provide a significant source of the metals. In the US, another factor contributing to the increased recycling of gold and silver is the establishment of city and state regulations requiring it.

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Hungry for zinc

Article Abstract:

The secondary zinc market is poised for growth in 2000 due to expected increase in consumption by industries around the world. In the US, zinc recyclers will greatly benefit from the American Zinc Assn's initiative to promote the metal in applications other than for galvanization. Among the new potential applications for zinc are building materials, zinc-air batteries and water filtration devices.

Secondary Zinc

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Markets feel global pinch

Article Abstract:

The market for recycled precious metals faces uncertain times as the other markets for other recycled metals. These uncertainties will continue to trouble the markets until Russia and the Asian economies recover from their financial distress. In the gold sector, the bullish economy of the world's second-biggest gold producer, the US, has kept prices of the commodity at well below $300 per ounce.

Market information - general

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