US-Iran deal sparks hope of improved oil flows China’s aluminium exports rise 9% y-o-y in Jan-Apr Base metals on the London Metal Exchange (LME) traded higher on 12 June 2026, supported by improving market sentiment and continued supply tightness. Zinc recorded the strongest gain among major non-ferrous metals, rising 2.52% d-o-d to $3,584/t, followed by…