The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Wednesday August 8.

Following a lackluster start to the trading week, the three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were mostly stronger on the morning of Tuesday August 7 amid bouts of bargain hunting, with the complex up by an average of 0.3%.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Tuesday August 7.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mostly up during morning trading on Tuesday August 7, with nickel outperforming the rest of the complex with a gain of 1.7%.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Tuesday August 7.

Following extensive market engagement, Metal Bulletin has decided to extend the consultation period for the proposal to split Metal Bulletin’s 0.10% C low-carbon ferro-chrome Europe price specification to provide additional time for feedback.

Key data from the Friday August 3 pricing session in Shanghai.

Metal Bulletin is running a one-month consultation to seek feedback on whether to keep or amend the minimum tonnage used in the assessments of its zinc premiums for European countries.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Monday August 6.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were up across the board during morning trading on Monday August 6, with a retreat in the dollar index and stronger yuan providing support to the complex.