Metalnewsnet 2 Jul : Russia's zinc output increased in May by 35.2% compared with May 2009 and by 1.1% compared with April, the state statistics committee said Thursday. The committee doesn't provide production figures. Refined copper output in May increased 14.1% on the year and 3.2% on the month. Lead output in May was 35.2% higher on the year and 1.1% compared with April. Nickel output increased 3.3% on the year and 5.9% from April. Primary aluminum output in May increased 4.6% on the year and 3.3% compared with April. (from Dow Jones) |