Base metal prices, including copper, took a dive in world markets today. A firmer US dollar and speculation China may slow stockpiling base scrap metals. Copper prices fell to their lowest prices in more than a week.
Tin, aluminum and zinc followed lower copper prices as cuatious investors bid lower on commodity futures and base metals lost some of their luster from earlier in the week.
Battery lead and steel-making metal nickel prices were also slightly lower. . . . Read more about Base Metal Markets Dip Unexpectedly
