Treatment charges (TCs) for spot market zinc concentrates dropped to multiyear lows while Chinese smelters re-entered the market for tonnages in January.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are stronger by an average of 1% this morning, Monday January 29.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai, as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Monday January 29.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were stronger across the board during Asian morning trading on Monday January 29, with zinc the star performer, as the complex continued to benefit from a softer dollar.

Copper prices remained resilient last week despite deliveries into London Metal Exchange sheds that totaled more than 100,000 tonnes - and do not necessarily reflect changes in supply-demand fundamentals, market participants said.

Deliverable lead stocks at Shanghai Futures Exchange-approved warehouses fell 7,356 tonnes or 16.9% week on week to 36,216 tonnes as of Friday January 26.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are mixed this morning, Friday January 26, with the complex up by an average of 0.2%.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai, as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Friday January 26.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mostly lower during Asian morning trading on Friday January 26 after profit-taking emerged following a strong performance across the complex on Thursday.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Thursday January 25.