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LME base metals prices show mixed trends; nickel rally offsets weakness in aluminium, zinc

May 27, 2026

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Pranjaly

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

Guinea’s bauxite curbs raise fresh aluminium supply concerns AI expansion strengthens long-term copper demand outlook Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) traded mixed on 26 May 2026, with gains in nickel, copper, and lead offset by weakness in aluminium and zinc. Nickel recorded the highest increase among major non-ferrous metals, rising 2.28%…