March 2024

LME base metals prices mostly up ahead of Easter break

Lead saw the biggest gains among the base metals on the London Metal Exchange, with the whole complex, bar tin, rising by the 5pm close ahead of the Easter break on Thursday, March 28.

Base metals warrant report for March 27

A summary of the London Metal Exchange base metals warrant premiums from across the globe in the two weeks ended Wednesday March 27.

Base metals miners continue to fight against inflationary pressures

The most recent financial results published by base metals mining companies highlight just how inflation is affecting profit margins, with increasing wages, financing costs and input prices all hitting profits, sources told Fastmarkets in the week to Thursday March 28.

LME nickel price biggest mover in mild market conditions

Nickel was the standout performer of the London Metal Exchange base metals on Thursday March 28, in an overall mixed trading session.

SHFE base metal prices mostly up; lead posts largest gain

Most base metal prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) rose during morning trading on Thursday March 28, with lead posting the largest gain and tin being the only base metal to log a dip.

LME base metals prices muted at Wednesday's close

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were slightly down at the close of trading on Wednesday March 27, with the exception of tin, which saw slight gains.

LME base metals prices lower across the board; zinc falls 1.1%

London Metal Exchange three-month base metals prices were lower across the board in morning trading on Wednesday March 27, with the entire complex down from the previous day’s close.

SHFE nickel price drops for fourth consecutive day

Most base metal prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) fell during morning trading on Wednesday March 27, with nickel recording the biggest drop.

LME base metals prices weaken amid quiet macroeconomic backdrop

The entire base metals complex on the London Metal Exchange fell day on day at the 5pm close on Tuesday March 26 amid a subdued macroeconomic backdrop.

SHFE base metal price movements mixed; tin posts largest dip

Base metal price movements on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) were in mixed movements during morning trading on Tuesday March 26, with tin logging the largest loss.