Demand for copper from the battery, electric vehicle (EV) and associated infrastructure sector could reach 14 million tonnes by 2040, putting the sector in need of investment now to avoid a supply shortfall, according to David Wilson at Freepoint Commodities.

The base metals traded on the London Metal Exchange have kicked off the new trading week with a broadly positive performance this morning, Monday April 23.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Monday April 23.

Copper prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange led the rest of the base metals higher during Asian morning trading on Monday April 23, with the red metal benefitting from strong fundamental support.

Base metals traded on the London Metal Exchange have come under downward pressure this morning, Friday April 20, with the complex posting an average loss of 1.1% amid healthy trading volumes.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly down during Asian morning trading on Friday April 20, the exception being tin, which was marginally up on supply concerns due to export issues in Indonesia.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Friday April 20.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Friday April 20.

ZK International Group intends to build a new mill in its native China, to capture a larger share of the demand for stainless and carbon steel pipe that is vitally needed for water and natural gas transmission in the nation's immense infrastructure build-out.

Base metal prices were lower on the London Metal Exchange at the close of trading on Thursday April 19, despite aluminium volumes reaching a record-high 41,000 lots.