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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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Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) were broadly higher during Asian morning trading on Monday October 9, with copper prices drawing support from concerns of supply tightness.
Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were on divergent paths this morning, Monday October 9, with nickel leading the upside and climbing over 2%.
Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange mostly closed lower today, Friday October 6, with only nickel bucking the trend.
The base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were mostly higher this morning, Friday October 6, as copper continued to climb higher.
Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are broadly lower this morning, Friday October 6, with losses ranging between 0.1% for aluminium and 0.3% for lead. Nickel and copper prices are bucking the trend, however, with three-month nickel prices once again leading on the upside with a 0.9% gain to $10,650 per tonne, while copper prices are up by 0.1% to $6,698 per tonne.
Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were broadly higher during the Asian morning trading session on Friday October 6, with copper and zinc sustaining upward momentum.
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