LME Metal Inventories Updates on January 3

Published: Jan 3, 2025 17:19
【Copper Inventories】On January 3, LME copper inventories decreased by 1,550 mt to 269,800 mt.
【Aluminum Inventories】On January 3, LME aluminum inventories decreased by 4,500 mt to 630,150 mt.
【Lead Inventories】On January 3, LME lead inventories decreased by 4,100 mt to 238,100 mt.
【Zinc Inventories】On January 3, LME zinc inventories decreased by 3,775 mt to 230,325 mt.
【Tin Inventories】On January 3, LME tin inventories decreased by 25 mt to 4,735 mt.
【Nickel Inventories】On January 3, LME nickel inventories increased by 1,554 mt to 164,028 mt.

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