LME Index rose to 4,186.60 Index Points on July 10, 2025, up 0.71% from the previous day. Over the past month, LME Index's price has risen 1.61%, but it is still 0.56% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. LME Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

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The copper price on the London Metal Exchange (LME) stood at an average of *** U.S. cents per pound in 2024. This figure represents an increase of about nine percent in comparison to the previous year and the highest figure during the period under consideration.

Explore the dynamics of nickel trading on the London Metal Exchange (LME), highlighting its significance in the stainless steel and electric vehicle industries. Understand how trading strategies and market factors like supply disruptions and technological advancements affect nickel prices, while environmental considerations shape the future of this vital metal market.

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Explore the role of the London Metal Exchange (LME) in the manganese market, essential for steel production and the growing electric vehicle sector. Discover how LME Manganese enhances price stability, supports risk management, and its significance in the green energy transition.

The Renewables MMI has risen by 2.83%, reflecting ongoing volatility in metals prices due to tariff concerns and market dynamics.

Copper prices are rising due to global supply constraints and tariffs, with expectations of continued increases and potential regional shortages.

Explore the critical role of the London Metal Exchange (LME) in trading zinc, a pivotal base metal used in galvanizing steel and die-casting. Understand how LME zinc futures allow participants to hedge against price fluctuations and the factors influencing zinc prices, from global economic conditions to technological advancements. Learn about the mechanisms of zinc contracts and their impact on industries relying on zinc for corrosion protection and infrastructure projects worldwide.

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In May 2024, the price of one metric ton of nickel stood at some ********* U.S. dollars. In comparison, in December 2016, the price of nickel was just below ****** U.S. dollars per metric ton. Thus, the nickel price has increased considerably in recent years, though it continuously fluctuates. In the beginning of 2022, however, the price of nickel skyrocketed due to disruptions to supply chains and a wide scarcity of raw materials and metals. Overview of nickel Discovered in 1751, nickel is a base metal with a silvery-white lustrous appearance that has a slightly golden tinge. The metal is crucial for many global industries, especially, for example, for the production of stainless-steel. Nickel is highly corrosion-resistant and is used to plate other metals in order to protect them. Because of these useful traits, nickel is used in more than ******* products worldwide, spanning from architectural, industrial, military, transportation and aerospace, marine, currency, and consumer applications. Nickel price dynamics Though nickel is the fifth most abundant element found on Earth, as with any commodity, the price of nickel can vary widely depending on global market conditions. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, exports of nickel increased dramatically, dropping the price of nickel in the mid-1990s to below production costs. Nickel production in the Western Hemisphere was reduced during that period. Prices then increased again, up to a high of ****** U.S. dollars per metric ton in May 2007. Since then, nickel prices have decreased, and have remained between a low of ***** U.S. dollars per metric ton and a high of ****** U.S. dollars per metric ton between 2016 and 2021. It is forecast that the price of nickel will amount to more than ****** U.S. dollars per metric ton in 2025.

The Shanghai Futures Exchange is set to open its nickel futures to foreign investors, enhancing global presence and offering an alternative to the LME contract.

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Aluminum fell to 2,603.70 USD/T on July 11, 2025, down 0.21% from the previous day. Over the past month, Aluminum's price has risen 3.25%, and is up 4.95% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Aluminum - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

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Copper fell to 5.54 USD/Lbs on July 11, 2025, down 0.94% from the previous day. Over the past month, Copper's price has risen 14.41%, and is up 20.55% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Copper - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

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Explore the factors affecting ferro chrome prices, including global demand for stainless steel, supply dynamics in South Africa, and energy costs. Understand how these elements influence market value and how industry participants monitor trends to inform strategies, despite the commodity not being listed on the London Metal Exchange.