Metals

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

Aluminum - 68.7 cents per lb., London Metal Exch. Tue.

Copper - $96.0 Cathode full plate, U.S. destinations.

Copper - 89.85 cents per lb., N.Y. Merc spot Tue.

Lead - 29-31 cents per lb.

Zinc - 59.21-59.71 cents lb., delivered.

Gold - $272.10 troy oz., Handy & Harman (only daily quote).

Gold - $271.60 troy oz., NY Merc spot Tue.

Silver - $4.935 Handy & Harman (only daily quote).

Silver - $4.913 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Tue.

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

Platinum - $583.00-$595.00 troy oz., N.Y. (contract).

Platinum - $580.70 troy oz., N.Y. Merc spot Tue.

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