HUDSON BAY MINING CUTS U.S., CANADA ZINC PRICES Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Co Ltd said it cut prices for all grades of zinc sold in North America by one U.S. cent a pound and by one Canadian cent a pound, effective immediately. The new price for high grade zinc is 37 U.S. cents and 49-1/2 Canadian cents a pound, the company said. Special high grade, prime western and continuous galvanizing grade with controlled lead now costs 37-1/2 U.S. cents and 50 Canadian cents a pound. The new price for continuous galvanizing grade alloyed with controlled lead and aluminum additions is 37-3/4 U.S. cents and 50-1/4 Canadian cents a pound.