The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Wednesday February 7.

Mining investors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are united in their desire to fight the country’s new mining code, and could take legal action if they fail to reach a mutually-agreeable solution, according to the chief executive officer of Randgold Resources.

Base metals traded on the London Metal Exchange are all under downward pressure this morning, Tuesday February 6, posting an average loss of 1%. Nickel (-2.1%) is the weakest, while aluminium (-0.7%) is proving to be the most resilient.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Tuesday February 6.

Much like yesterday, most base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were under pressure during Asian morning trading on Tuesday February 6, with sharp falls in the US stock market overnight damping market sentiment.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Tuesday February 6.

Base metals traded on the London Metal Exchange are off to a slightly negative start this week, posting an average loss of 0.4% this morning, Monday February 2. Nickel (-0.8%) is down the most, while tin (+0.3%) is the only base metal showing a gain.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Monday February 5.

Base metals prices, with the exception of tin, on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were lower during Asian morning trading on Monday February 5 amid weak investor appetite and a firmer dollar.

Nickel prices on the London Metal Exchange have once again failed to hold on to recent gains, with the three-month price retreating nearly $200 per tonne during morning trading on Friday February 2.