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Daily round-up: Base metals prices show mixed trends; lead inventories hit 14-year high

Jul 17, 2026

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by

Devanshu Agrawal

in Aluminium, Non Ferrous

India’s Shyam Metallics commissions 18,000 t/y aluminium foil facility China’s aluminium exports surge 45% y-o-y to record high in Jun’26 Base metals on the London Metal Exchange (LME) traded mixed on 16 July 2026, with nickel rising 2.07% d-o-d to $17,150/t, while zinc gained 1.27% to $3,591/t and aluminium advanced 0.63% to $3,170/t. Lead increased…