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Copper is one of the most commonly used of the base metals, and when in high demand, copper is a reliable indicator of our economic health. But its importance isn’t confined to electrical wires and thermal conductors.
Copper also plays a vital role in the rise of renewable energies and the production of electric vehicles, helping us transition to a low-carbon economy.
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The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Friday December 15.
Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange started the European trading day slightly weaker this morning, Thursday December 14, with losses in copper (-0.3% at $6,721 per tonne), lead (-0.3%), zinc (-0.2%) and tin (-0.1%), while aluminium is up by 0.1% and nickel prices are unchanged. They have since started to rally, helped by stronger data.
Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Thursday December 14.
Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly higher during Asian morning trading on Thursday December 14, underpinned by weakness in the dollar, while lead was the sole metal in negative territory.
Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are for the most part firmer this morning, Wednesday December 13, with gains in copper (0.2% at $6,690 per tonne), aluminium (0.1%), nickel (0.5%) and zinc (0.1%), while lead prices are off by 0.1% and tin prices are down by 0.4%.
Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Wednesday December 13.
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