The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Thursday February 8.

Base metals traded on the London Metal Exchange are ticking higher this morning, Wednesday February 4, posting an average gain of 0.6%. Nickel (+1.4%) is the strongest, while zinc (+0.2%) and lead (+0.1%) are the laggards of the complex.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Wednesday February 7.

Most base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were in positive territory during Asian morning trading on Wednesday February 7, with only lead prices weakening.

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.