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Copper, zinc, lead, nickel, aluminum market updates
Copper prices have fallen to $14,130 per tonne as LME inventories surged by 9.1% in two days. Weak demand from China and supply disruptions add pressure.
** Indonesia approves 400,000 tonnes of nickel exports, impacting global prices. LME nickel falls 0.77% to $16,760/tonne as the market…
Severe power curbs in China cut zinc smelting capacity by 500,000 tonnes, causing supply disruptions and market volatility. Analysts predict…
Copper prices soar to $13,953 per tonne, driven by significant supply shortages and mine disruptions. Analysts anticipate ongoing market volatility.
Copper prices have surged past $12,000, driven by supply disruptions at major mines like Grasberg and demand fluctuations in China.…
Copper prices hit $13,846.5/mt due to supply concerns and robust Chinese demand. LME inventories drop 24% since May, highlighting market…
** Copper prices exceed $14,000 per ton, driven by low LME inventories and strong Chinese demand. Analysts anticipate continued volatility…
Copper prices surged to $13,546.5 as LME stocks fell to their lowest in a decade, driven by strong Chinese demand…
Zinc prices surge to $3,550.75/tonne due to global smelter disruptions, driven by China's power curbs and a fire in South…
Aluminum inventories on the LME have fallen below 300,000 tonnes for the first time since 2022, with prices reflecting cautious…
Copper prices drop 3.36% to $12,875/MT amid slowing Chinese demand, affecting global metal markets. Mining firms reassess strategies amidst economic…
Nickel prices drop by 14.3% amid Indonesian supply speculation, impacting the mining sector and electric vehicle battery costs. Analysts monitor…
** Nickel prices drop sharply this week due to a global surplus and potential Indonesian policy changes. Inventory levels reach…
Copper prices reach $6.14/lb, driven by China's infrastructure demand and a 1.15% daily rise. Analysts see ongoing strength amid global…
Copper prices surpass $11,000 per tonne this week, driven by strong Chinese demand and supply constraints. The market dynamics and…
Aluminum prices soar to $3,604/tonne due to Russian supply disruptions and China's capacity limits, marking a 45% year-over-year increase.
Chile's copper production declines sharply, with Codelco and Escondida reporting significant drops. This affects global supply and copper prices.</p
Tin prices reach a record $54,760/tonne this week due to Indonesian export halts and rising demand. Analysts expect continued volatility…
Copper prices hit $13,100 per tonne on LME as supply constraints tighten. Analysts highlight a physical squeeze and upcoming economic…
Zinc prices rise to $3,349/t with LME stocks dropping by 2,400 tonnes. Global supply issues and strong demand drive market…
Zinc prices surged to $3,430/MT this week amid global supply disruptions and record low inventories, challenging the mining sector.
Nickel prices have surged to $19,405/tonne, driven by global supply uncertainties and strong demand from the electric vehicle industry.
** Aluminum prices surged to a four-year high this week, reaching $3,607.50 per metric ton, driven by geopolitical tensions and…
Korea Zinc's $7.43 billion smelter project in Tennessee to produce 300,000 tonnes of zinc annually, reshaping U.S. market dynamics.
Aluminum prices soar as LME inventories rise by 14,314 tonnes. Supply tensions and robust demand drive market activity, impacting prices…
Aluminum prices surge amid Middle East tensions and low European inventories, driving market dynamics. Fastmarkets reports strong performance in recent…
Aluminum prices on the LME surge to $3,583.50/tonne as supply shortages meet high demand. The depletion of low-priced inventory drives…
Copper prices have hit a new record of $13,000 per tonne, driven by supply disruptions in Chile and U.S. trade…
Nickel prices on the LME have surged due to record low inventories and robust demand from the electric vehicle sector.…
Aluminum prices are elevated due to Middle East conflicts and supply issues. This report analyzes the market for March 2026.
China's Copper Demand Slump Sends LME Prices Tumbling to $12,503 Amid Global Deficit Concerns
Aluminum prices have risen due to Middle East supply disruptions and potential Guinea export quotas, impacting global supply chains.
CSPT's planned capacity cuts are set to reshape the copper market, driving price volatility and global supply challenges.</p
Copper prices surge to $5.77/lb, driven by supply constraints and robust demand from China. Learn about the market dynamics and…
Zinc prices rose this week, driven by new smelter capacity announcements in Korea and China, affecting global supply dynamics.
