Base metals traded on the London Metal Exchange experienced slight upward pressure this morning, Monday April 16, with the complex posting an average gain of 0.5% amid decent trading volumes.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Monday April 16.

An escalation in geopolitical tensions over the weekend dampened sentiment during Asian morning trading on Monday April 16 with the base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange broadly down.

Bargain hunting has returned to the base metals complex in the morning of Friday April 13, lifting prices on the London Metal Exchange by 0.6% on average.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Shangai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Friday April 13.

Tracking the rally seen on the London Metal Exchange in the previous session, aluminium prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange pushed higher during Asian morning trading on Friday April 13.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Thursday April 12.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly lower during Asian morning trading on Thursday April 12, with rising geopolitical tensions subduing risk appetite in the market.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Thursday April 12.

Codelco will play a small role in the lithium market and has no plans to compete with some of the world’s giants in the field, according to the chairman of the Chilean state-run copper producer.