LME base metals prices increase on Tuesday

The base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) closed higher on Tuesday.

The three-month unofficial copper price increased 35 U.S. dollars, or 0.80 percent, to 4,412.5 U.S. dollars per tonne.

The three-month unofficial aluminium price increased 86 U.S. dollars, or 5.78 percent, to 1,575 U.S. dollars a tonne.

The three-month unofficial lead price increased 24 U.S. dollars, or 1.49 percent, to 1,633 U.S. dollars a tonne.

The three-month unofficial zinc price increased 22 U.S. dollars, or 1.47 percent, to 1,517 U.S. dollars a tonne.

The three-month unofficial nickel price increased 25 U.S. dollars, or 0.29 percent, to 8,612.5 U.S. dollars a tonne.

The three-month unofficial tin price increased 37.5 U.S. dollars, or 0.28 percent, to 13,312.5 U.S. dollars a tonne. Endit