Copper’s three-month price on the London Metal Exchange was higher during morning trading on Friday April 12, gaining 1.2% and trading around $6,500 per tonne while a softer US dollar – below the psychological level of 97 – prompted moderate buying.

Broader markets were mixed this morning, Wednesday May 6, while base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were up across the board. Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mixed following Chinese participants’ return to the market after the country’s Labor Day holiday (May 1-5).

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai, as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Wednesday January 31.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mixed at the close of the morning trading session on Thursday December 26, with activity remaining limited ahead of year-end holidays.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Wednesday March 28.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Thursday March 22.

Indium’s price recovery was the surprise story of 2017 in the minor metals markets.

There has been some follow-through selling in Asian-Pacific equity markets and base metals on the Shanghai Futures Exchange this morning, Friday June 12, but base metals on the London Metal Exchange and pre-market major western equity index futures are consolidating after Thursday's routs.

The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Thursday January 18.

Three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were for the most part in positive territory on the morning of Friday August 24, with tin prices bucking the trend with a 0.3% decline, while the rest were up by between 0.2% for aluminium and 1.1% for lead. The three-month copper contract was up by 0.8% at $6,014 per tonne.