Tag: Gulf Shipping Disruptions

LME base metals trend higher, supply risks support broader sentiment

May 14, 2026

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Pranjaly

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

Africa’s aluminium output falls after Mozal smelter shutdown India seeks US waiver extension for continued Russian oil imports Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) traded higher on 13 May 2026, with gains in aluminium, nickel, copper and lead, while zinc edged marginally lower. Aluminium recorded the strongest increase among major metals, rising…