London Metal Exchange

Copper prices climb as China's steel industry looks promising

The renewed signs of prospects in China's steel industry propelled the copper prices move up on Monday to the highest in two weeks. Investors also reacted positively to the China's securities regulator head's resignation. Copper prices rose in four of five weeks.

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BHP's South32 risks tough market debut, M&A talk swirls

BHP Billiton's shareholders are expected to approve the biggest ever spin-off in the mining industry on Wednesday, seeking to wring more value out of a string of long-neglected aluminum, manganese, silver and nickel assets.

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Former Xstrata CEO considering bid for Vale's nickel assets

Former Xstrata Plc Chief Executive Mick Davis is considering a bid for Vale SA's (VALE5.SA) (VALE.N) nickel business, Bloomberg reported.

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Weak Chinese demand may push zinc stocks to LME warehouses

More refined zinc is likely to be shipped from bonded warehouses in China to warehouses approved by the London Metal Exchange in Asia in the fourth quarter as tight credit crimps domestic demand at a time of increased imports, traders said.

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HKex hires Pratt as CEO

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd announced London Metal Exchange Executive Martin Pratt as new CEO.

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Iron ore rises indefinitely amid Chinese slowdown

Chinese iron ore production and prices continue to rise despite the general decline in base metals trading.

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Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions

bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals involving European, U.S. and Asian companies.

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