Selenium prices slip further as buyers prey on weaker Asian market

May 25, 2012 | 01:43 PM |

Selenium prices dropped further on Friday May 25 as a large buyer was able to conclude deals at lower prices in Asia and other consumers stepped back from the market to watch prices slide. Metal Bulletin free-market selenium prices were $52-59 per lb on Friday, down 7.1% from prices a week earlier as weakness in domestic markets in China and India drove sellers to the spot market. Consumer demand in Europe and North America was relatively stable....





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