Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are for the most part stronger this morning, Friday December 8, although tin prices are bucking the trend with a 0.2% decline. The rest are up by an average of 0.6%, ranged between gains of 0.8% for lead and zinc prices and 0.4% for aluminium and nickel prices, while copper prices are up by 0.7% at $6,606 per tonne.

Good morning from Fastmarkets MB’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Thursday December 6.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mixed during Asian morning trading on Tuesday February 12, with a firm dollar and uncertainty surrounding trade talks between China and the United States hampering the complex.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were all down heavily at close of morning trading on Monday February 3, the first trading day after China’s extended Lunar New Year holiday.

Disappointing Chinese economic data suggests there is little to be bullish about and therefore it is unsurprising that the three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were down across the board by an average of 0.7% on the morning of Thursday June 14.

Miners and processors considering production cuts cannot ignore safety or care and maintenance, including of associated asset infrastructure, the former chief executive officer of Anglo American said.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange edged lower during morning trading on Friday September 14, consolidating lower amid continued trade disagreements between the United States and China, while fresh economic data indicates more stability in the Chinese economy.

Base metals traded on the London Metal Exchange are up across the board by an average of 0.4% this morning, Tuesday February 27.

Good morning from Fastmarkets MB’s offices in Asia as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Monday December 24.

Growing optimism over the outlook for a trade agreement between the United States and China has led to a stronger tone across risk markets, including those for metals.