Crude Oil Pulled Back, Base Metals Generally Rose; SHFE Copper, SHFE Zinc, LME Tin, and COMEX Silver Up Over 1%; Lithium Carbonate Down Over 3% [SMM Midday Review]

Vulnerability of DRC copper supply chain under conflict in Middle East

[SMM Nickel Midday Review] Nickel prices plunged sharply on May 12, with serious disagreements currently existing in US-Iran negotiations

China's Copper Foil Industry Inventory Declined in April

China's Copper Foil Industry Operating Rate Expected to Continue Climbing in May