Metals

NEW YORK (AP) -- Spot nonferrous metal prices Tuesday.

Aluminum - 72.2 cents per lb., London Metal Exch. Tue.

Copper - $87.0 Cathode full plate, U.S. destinations.

Copper -81.90 cents per lb., N.Y. Merc spot Tue.

Lead - 29-31 cents per lb.

Zinc - 51.77-52.27 cents lb., delivered.

Gold - $256.25 troy oz., Handy & Harman (only daily quote).

Gold - $256.10 troy oz., NY Merc spot Tue.

Silver - $4.495 Handy & Harman (only daily quote).

Silver - $4.418 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Tue.

Mercury - $150.00 per 76 lb flask, N.Y.

Platinum - $590.00-$603.00 troy oz., N.Y. (contract).

Platinum - $603.80 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Tue.

n.q.-not quoted, n.a.-not available.