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Daily round-up: Zinc leads LME gains; copper premiums signal tighter European supply

Oct 21, 2026

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by

Aftab Khan

in Aluminium, Non Ferrous

Middle East tensions push Brent above $110/bbl as shipping risks mount Codelco sets record $350/t European copper premium for 2027 LME base metals traded higher on 20 October, supported by concerns over supply availability, geopolitical tensions and tighter inventories in selected metals. Zinc recorded the strongest d-o-d gain, rising 0.81% to $3,725/t, followed by nickel,…