base metal

Example Sentences

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Gold prices edged higher against a weaker dollar, while most base metals rallied, boosted by easing concerns over a banking crisis.

From Reuters

"Aluminium and other base metals are completely focused on the macro picture today. The dollar is having a good run and that's not good for metals."

From Reuters

The copper mining company slipped along with prices for the base metal.

From Seattle Times

The copper mining company fell along with prices for the base metal.

From Seattle Times

Standard Chartered said recessionary fears had caused a fall in base metal prices and it had revised down its forecasts.

From Reuters