Metal Bulletin has been tracking the forecasts of base metal analysts against the subsequent performance of prices on the London Metal Exchange for over a year. Here, we bring you the overall leaderboard for 2011, which shows the five most accurate analysts across all six base metals, as well as the 2011 leaderboards for aluminium, copper, lead, nickel, tin and zinc.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Thursday March 29.

Here are five Fastmarkets MB stories you might have missed on Monday June 24 that are worth another look.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were higher across the board this morning, Monday October 16, led by a 2.6% climb in copper prices.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai, as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Wednesday January 24.

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing (HKEX) will launch US dollar-denominated London Metal Mini Futures for six base metals starting August 5, the exchange said recently.

Shanghai Futures Exchange copper prices slid further on Monday June 25 as China’s equities markets slumped while the safe-haven US dollar rebounded.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Wednesday February 7.

Tracking price movements seen on the London Metal Exchange, copper prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange recovered some lost ground during Asian morning trading on Friday December 8, with renewed supply-side concerns providing support.

Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Tuesday June 5.