Tag: China manufacturing PMI impact metals

LME base metals firm; aluminium spikes on Iran tensions signalling tightening market

Mar 31, 2026

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Pranjaly

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

China PMI rebounds, signalling industrial recovery Hydro secures renewable supply to support green aluminium Base metals on the London Metal Exchange (LME) traded mostly higher d-o-d as of close on 30 March 2026, indicating a broadly positive trend across the complex. Aluminium rose 3.19% to $3,401/t, while zinc gained 2.15% to $3,182/t and copper edged…