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MORNING VIEW: Base metals tread water, broader markets more jittery

The base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange and the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mixed this morning, Friday April 23, as were the wider markets while US President Joe...

PRICING NOTICE: Change in publishing format of weekly base metal premiums tables

Fastmarkets wishes to inform customers that it will change the way it publishes its downloadable weekly base metal premiums table PDF effective June 1 as part of the transition to...

MORNING VIEW: Aluminium leads on the upside, other base metals shy away from the highs

Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange set fresh multi-year highs on Wednesday April 21, while copper and tin shied away from previous highs, and the rest remain rangebound this...

GLOBAL COPPER WRAP: Shanghai premiums at 7-mth low; Europe, US markets flat

China’s import premiums for copper cathode are in free fall, and market sentiment remained very low in current unfavorable import condition. Premiums in other regions held unmoved.

MORNING VIEW: Base metals prices up on LME, down on SHFE; haven assets in demand

Base metals prices on London Metal Exchange were up across the board this morning, Wednesday April 21, but those on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mainly weaker, as were broader...

South32, Korea Zinc lock in annual lead TCs at 25.5% lower than 2020 [CORRECTED]

Korea Zinc has agreed annual supply contracts for lead concentrate from South32’s Cannington mine in Australia with a 25.5% reduction in treatment charge (TC) terms from a year ago.

PRICING NOTICE: Launch of Southeast Asia zinc SHG warrant premium assessment

Fastmarkets will, on Wednesday April 21, launch a weekly price assessment for the zinc SHG ingots in-warehouse Southeast Asia warrant premium.

MORNING VIEW: LME base metals prices up across the board, broader markets weaken

Base metals prices on London Metal Exchange were stronger across the board this morning, Tuesday April 20, but those on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mixed, as were broader markets,...

MORNING VIEW: Robust Chinese economic data supports metals prices in Shanghai; LME metals consoli...

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were for the most part stronger this morning, Friday April 16, supported by robust economic data, while the base metals on the...

MORNING VIEW: Base metals prices more upbeat than of late, led by aluminium

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange have been edging higher in recent days, although this morning, Thursday April 15, they were looking mixed, while those on the Shanghai...