Metal Bulletin and sister publication American Metal Market will follow its published pricing calendar for its base metals and minors, ores and alloys prices over the coming Easter Break.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mostly lower during Asian morning trading on Monday January 15 after consolidation set in following last week’s gains, with only aluminium and nickel prices moving higher so far in the morning.

Fastmarkets is revising the specifications for its copper concentrates treatment and refining charge (TC/RC) Asia Pacific index after a thorough consultation with a wide range of market participants.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Shangai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Friday April 13.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly stronger during Asian morning trading on Tuesday February 13, with nickel prices leading on the upside with a gain of 0.8%, while lead (-0.3%) was the only metal to lose ground.

Base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were all in negative territory during Asian morning trading on Friday February 9, with copper prices pressured by a combination of dollar strength and stock increases on the London Metal Exchange.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are for the most part weaker this morning, Wednesday August 2. Aluminium is the exception, its prices are up 0.7% at $1,923 per tonne, while the rest are off by an average of 0.2%, with zinc prices off 0.5% and copper prices off 0.3% at $6,328 per tonne. Volume has been high at 12,379 lots as of 07:15 BST – this may be due to it being option declaration this morning.

Copper prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange weakened during Asian morning trading on Tuesday November 28, with investors taking profits amid concerns about economic growth in China.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai, as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Monday January 15.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly down during Asian morning trading on Friday April 20, the exception being tin, which was marginally up on supply concerns due to export issues in Indonesia.