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.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were stronger across the board during Asian morning trading on Thursday January 25, with nickel leading the gains amid weakness in the dollar and firm demand.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Thursday January 25.

Lithium fans, take note. The metal’s crown as the leading raw material in batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) is facing increasing competition from other products such as cobalt and nickel.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai, as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Wednesday January 24.

Base metals prices were down across the board during Asian morning trading on Wednesday January 24, with copper leading the losses following a sharp increase in red metal stocks on the London Metal Exchange overnight.