LME copper holds above $8,000

LME copper was up $40 at $8,130 per tonne in morning deals, but trade continued to be choppy after exchanges raised margins. Copped had gained $260 to end at $8,090 on Thursday.

While LME aluminium was up $20 at $2,775 per tonne, zinc was at $3,520 after moving up $40 to $3,510 on Thursday.