LME metal futures closed generally higher.

LME copper closed up $104 at $11,882 per ton. LME aluminum closed up $29 at $2,945 per ton. LME zinc closed up $8 at $3,072 per ton. LME lead closed up $21 at $1,984 per ton. LME nickel closed up $162 at $14,803 per ton. LME tin closed up $300 at $43,227 per ton. LME cobalt closed flat at $52,790 per ton.