Tag: mining industry update 2026

LME base metals mixed d-o-d; Trump considers easing metal tariffs

Feb 13, 2026

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Aditi Sen

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

Vale hit by nickel asset impairment Indonesia to curb 2026 nickel output Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange showed a mixed trend, with aluminium and lead posting gains while the rest of the complex edged lower. Aluminium rose 0.61% to $3,117/t and lead climbed 0.57% to $1,949/t. In contrast, nickel fell 1.44% to…