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Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were mostly higher at the close of trading on Monday April 9, with only lead and zinc bucking the trend.
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Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are for the most part stronger this morning, Monday April 9. Zinc is the exception with a 0.6% decline, while the rest are up between 2.8% for aluminium ($2,113 per tonne) and 0.2% for tin. Copper prices are up by 1.1% at $6,831 per tonne.
Base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly lower during Asian morning trading on Monday April 9, with risk-off sentiment in the market pressuring prices lower.
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