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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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Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Singapore as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Friday May 4.
Base metal prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange diverged during Asian morning trading on Friday May 4, with zinc prices spooked by the overnight weakness on the London Metal Exchange.
Óscar Landerretche recounts his journey to becoming Codelco chairman as well as recent achievements and future prospects at Chile’s major copper producer in an interview with Metal Market Magazine.
Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were for the most part little changed on the morning of Thursday May 3, with copper prices up just 0.1% at $6,825 per tonne. The exceptions were zinc prices, which were down by 1% at $3,080 per tonne, and lead prices that were up by 0.5% at $2,290 per tonne.
Base metal prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly down during Asian morning trading on Thursday May 3 amid continued strength in the dollar, with only aluminium bucking the general weakness.
The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Thursday May 3.
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