International base metal prices strengthened, with LME nickel and zinc both rising over 4%.

International non-ferrous metal prices are strengthening, with the London Metal Exchange three-month copper futures up 6.89% to $13,988.0 per ton; three-month tin futures up 0.68% to $56,332.0 per ton; three-month nickel futures up 4.26% to $19,049.0 per ton; three-month lead futures up 1.88% to $2,055.0 per ton; and three-month zinc futures up 4.55% to $3,517.0 per ton.