Friday, June 8, 2007

Mercury hits 15-month high as demand surges

(Reuters) - Mercury prices have risen by around 30 percent to 15-month highs in recent months as strong demand from emerging market countries outstrips supplies of the poisonous minor metal, traders said.

Mercury is now trading at around $650 a flask -- equivalent to 76 pounds -- compared with around $500 at the beginning of the year. Current levels are the highest since February 2006.


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