LME metal futures closed with mixed gains and losses.

LME copper closed up $44 at $11,925 per ton. LME aluminum closed down $4 at $2,942 per ton. LME zinc closed up $12 at $3,085 per ton. LME lead closed down $13 at $1,925 per ton. LME nickel closed up $473 at $15,276 per ton. LME tin closed down $280 at $42,947 per ton. LME cobalt closed flat at $52,790 per ton.