Who Is Horsehead Corporation?

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Horsehead Corporation manufactures zinc oxide, zinc powders and zinc metal from raw materials to finished goods. This company maintains over 700 customer-initiated specifications outlining chemical and physical requirements including customized packaging to its customers.
Business Developments:
Horsehead corporation is a business leader when it when it comes to zinc mining. It recently sold its Monaca mining site to Shell. In second half of 2015 the value of zinc was at $1.07/lb. which is way better than its competitors. Horsehead Corporation continues to expand aggressively through its acquisitions and mergers.

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