Rio Tinto, Eramet and LG Energy seek to develop lithium extraction tech for Chile
SANTIAGO, April 22 (Reuters) - Rio Tinto (RIO.L), opens new tab, Eramet (ERMT.PA), opens new tab and LG Energy (373220.KS), opens new tab are among 30 companies that have submitted proposals to develop lithium extraction technology for a Chilean salt flat in the early stages of exploration, state-run mining body ENAMI said.
SMM Morning Comment For SHFE Base Metals On Apr 24
LME copper prices opened at $9672.5/mt and closed at $9728/mt overnight, down 1.27%, with the highest of $9735/mt and the lowest of $9627/mt.
SHFE zinc weakened amid sluggish downstream demand [SMM zinc morning comment]
LME zinc opened at $2825/mt yesterday evening, and hit a high of $2827.5/mt before falling back to $2758/mt, and closed at $2790/mt, a decrease of $36.5/mt or 1.29%. Trading volume increased to 10641 lots, and open interest grew 2068 lots to 245,000 lots.
SHFE and LME lead prices closed higher overnight [SMM lead morning comment]
LME lead opened at $2164/mt last evening and rose by 1.11% to close at $2184/mt, with the lowest point at $2141/mt and the highest point at $2192/mt.
LME copper prices opened at $9672.5/mt and closed at $9728/mt overnight, down 1.27%, with the highest of $9735/mt and the lowest of $9627/mt.