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International Lead and Zinc Study Group - ILZSG

ILZSG is an intergovernmental organisation which regularly brings together twenty-eight member countries in an international forum to exchange information on lead and zinc. ILZSG provides a unique and globally recognised source of industry statistics and organises twice yearly meetings between producing and consuming countries, industry and government representatives. More about: International Lead and Zinc Study Group.

Commodity Price Factors

Price factors affecting commodity prices (Oil, gold, silver and other basic resources)

Supply-side price factors

Central Bank Sales (a gold specific factor) and Producer Dehedging.

Mining Production: volume produced and sold (negative correlation), mine strikes (positive correlation) and increasing production costs (positive correlation)

Demand-side price factors - positive correlation

Strong development of large emerging consumers, like China and India.

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