Tag: aluminium costs US

LME base metals prices remain stable d-o-d

May 5, 2026

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Pranjaly

in Aluminium, Copper, Lead, Nickel, Non Ferrous, Zinc

Copper smelter margins weaken as sulphuric acid prices decline US aluminium costs surge sharply amid supply constraints Base metals on the London Metal Exchange (LME) showed a stable trend on 4 May 2026, with prices holding stable across major commodities. Aluminium remained unchanged at $3,522/t, while copper held firm at $12,997/t. Similarly, nickel stood flat…