LME metal futures closed with mixed gains and losses.

LME copper closed up $8 at $9774 per ton. LME aluminum closed down $12 at $2607 per ton. LME zinc closed down $54 at $2795 per ton. LME lead closed down $8 at $1982 per ton. LME nickel closed up $130 at $15161 per ton. LME tin closed up $230 at $33694 per ton. LME cobalt closed flat at $33335 per ton.