Tag: Asian crude imports

LME base metals trade mostly higher amid tariff uncertainty and supply-side risks

Jun 2, 2026

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Pranjaly

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

Asian crude buyers turn to US amid Gulf supply disruptions New US tariff framework adds volatility to aluminium, copper markets Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) traded mostly higher on 1 June. Copper recorded the strongest gain, rising 1.44% d-o-d to $13,832/t, followed by aluminium, which increased 1.35% to $3,716/t. Zinc also…