The Central Bank of Honduras reported that during the first seven months of the year the exported value of zinc was $37.4 million, above the $24 million reported in the same period of 2017. This increase is mainly due to the 17.4 million pounds sold to Mexico and Belgium.

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On the other hand, lead shipments reached $11.7 million, an increase of $8 million linked to the 64.9% price rise. This good was especially in demand by South Korea and Australia.


The report states that external gold sales reached $59.7 million, $4.5 million less than that reported in July of the previous year, a decrease that is the result of the 12.1% fall in volume of 12.1%, although the average price was higher by 5.7%.


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Gold: Exports increase 11%

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