If there is one thing that can be said about Talvivaara, it is that the Finnish nickel and zinc producer is extremely resilient.

Base metal prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly lower during Asian morning trading on Tuesday March 20 amid a risk-off tone in financial markets ahead of the United States Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) monetary policy meeting on Wednesday.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were largely down at the close of the morning trading session on Monday March 16, with tin leading the charge lower, while nickel was the lone metal to secure any gains.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were generally higher during Asian morning trading on Thursday January 18 with copper prices outperforming, while the others gave a more subdued performance ahead of key Chinese data releases today.

Markets were for the most part stronger this morning, Tuesday July 21, encouraged by the €750 billion ($858 billion) recovery fund that European Union leaders agreed on in the early hours of this morning.

An escalation in geopolitical tensions over the weekend dampened sentiment during Asian morning trading on Monday April 16 with the base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange broadly down.

Nickel prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) continued their strong upswing since last Friday during Asian morning trading on Tuesday May 29 amid the backdrop of declining stocks and rising stainless steel prices.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange are off to a mixed start this week, with nickel prices leading on the upside with a gain of 1%, while zinc, copper and lead prices are little changed and tin and aluminium prices are down by 0.5% and 0.9% respectively.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Thursday August 2.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia, bringing the key news and market stories on Friday December 29.