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To: TheSlowLane who wrote (29022)	4/7/2004 2:49:25 PM
From: TrueScouse	Respond to of 39344

Thanks! Peeled they are... like an orange.. :^)

To: TheSlowLane who wrote (29022)	4/7/2004 3:29:23 PM
From: dara	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 39344

Kimber clarifies takeover steps by Puplava group new.stockwatch.com

To: TheSlowLane who wrote (29022)	4/7/2004 4:52:17 PM
From: TrueScouse	Respond to of 39344

Paul: Another possible reason why the prices of tin, silver and copper are rising.... <<Intel Working To Get The Lead Out -- Company Reduces Overall Use of Lead in its Logic Chips by 95 Percent>> The link to the full PR is below, but this paragraph is the key... Instead of lead solder... <<Intel's new Flip Chip Ball Grid Array package (Figure 1) also uses a tin/silver/copper alloy to connect the chip package to the motherboard. However, until Intel and the industry can certify a replacement that meets performance and reliability requirements, a tiny of amount of lead/tin (about .02 grams) is still used inside the sealed package to attach the silicon core to the package.>> I wonder how much tin and silver this will add to world demand in the second half of 2004? And I wonder if it's Intel that's been buying up all the LME tin as it gears up for production? Best regards, Howy intel.com