Tag: global commodities market news

LME base metals show positive trends d-o-d; Glencore targets copper output doubling

Feb 19, 2026

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Aditi Sen

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

BHP plans $18bn Argentina expansion Oil climbs over 4% on tensions Base metals on the London Metal Exchange (LME) traded higher day-on-day on 19 February 2026, supported by broad-based buying interest. Aluminium rose 2.49% to $3,089/t, copper gained 2.79% to $12,912/t, nickel climbed 3.66% to $17,275/t, zinc advanced 3.18% to $3,354/t, and lead increased 3.45%…