Base metals Archives

LME warehouse queues develop after fresh cancellations in July

Warehouse queues emerged at London Metal Exchange-listed sheds in July after a surge in cancellations last month, especially in the exchange's aluminium inventory, according to LME data.

August 14, 2018

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The lithium-ion battery boom and its impact on raw material markets

The electrification of vehicles and the need to store electricity generated by renewable energy sources - mainly solar and wind - point to huge demand for lithium-ion batteries.

August 9, 2018

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METALS MORNING VIEW 09/08: Buying interest in base metals piqued

Three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were positively higher in the morning of Thursday August 9, with the complex up an average of 0.4%.

August 9, 2018

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FOCUS: Record-low aluminium stocks leave LME spreads vulnerable to more backwardations

With available stocks at record lows, aluminium spreads on the London Metal Exchange are increasingly volatile.

August 2, 2018

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ASIAN MORNING BRIEF 02/08: Nickel drives drop in LME base metals; spot copper TC/RCs end July lower; Sherritt expects high-purity nickel shortage after 2018

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Thursday August 2.

August 2, 2018

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ASIAN MORNING BRIEF 27/07: Base metal prices inch up following US-EU meeting; Novelis in deal to buy Aleris for $2.6 bln; Indonesia won’t own Grasberg share until 2023

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Friday July 27.

July 27, 2018

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FOCUS: Mid-1990s deal means Indonesia won’t own Grasberg copper any time soon

Indonesia will have to wait until 2023 to see a share of copper from Grasberg, despite having agreed to pay $3.85 billion to gain a majority stake in the mine.

July 26, 2018

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ASIAN MORNING BRIEF 26/07: Nickel, tin lead pack in LME trading; Escondida union vote set for July 28; Freeport in early labor talks at Cerro Verde

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Thursday July 26.

July 26, 2018

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ASIAN MORNING BRIEF 25/07: LME base metals supported by weaker dollar index; Comex copper jumps in US; Norilsk to continue legal action over African asset sales

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Wednesday July 25.