SMM Price Outlook for Base Metals on SHFE (Oct. 12, 2017)

Published: Oct 12, 2017 09:12

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Base metals diverged further, with copper and nickel relatively stronger, and price divergence will be continuing.

SHANGHAI, Oct. 12 (SMM) – Base metals diverged further, with copper and nickel relatively stronger, and price divergence will be continuing.

Product	Price Range
Copper	52,800-53,300
Aluminum	16,200-16,450
Lead	20,400-20,850
Zinc	25,740-26,150
Tin	145,000-147,000
Nickel	89,000-90,200

Unit: yuan/tonne

Source: SMM

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