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PRICING NOTICE: Withdrawal of Copper, Lead Premiums into Baltimore

With immediate effect, Metal Bulletin will temporarily withdraw its reporting of the copper and lead premiums into Baltimore due to lack of activity.

December 13, 2012
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Base metals Copper

With immediate effect, Metal Bulletin will temporarily withdraw its reporting of the copper and lead premiums into Baltimore due to lack of activity.

If you have any comments or queries, please contact Alex Harrison: aharrison@metalbulletin.com

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