LME Metal Inventories Decline Across Most Categories on December 12

Published: Dec 12, 2024 17:09

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[Copper Inventories] On December 12, LME copper inventories decreased by 75 mt to 268,425 mt.

[Aluminum Inventories] On December 12, LME aluminum inventories decreased by 2,500 mt to 675,100 mt.

[Lead Inventories] On December 12, LME lead inventories decreased by 2,250 mt to 264,325 mt.

[Zinc Inventories] On December 12, LME zinc inventories decreased by 1,300 mt to 273,650 mt.

[Tin Inventories] On December 12, LME tin inventories remained unchanged at 4,665 mt.

[Nickel Inventories] On December 12, LME nickel inventories decreased by 2,862 mt to 163,644 mt.

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