Base metals remain weak on global cues

Meanwhile,copper for delivery in three months lost 0.6 per cent to USD 7,561.50 a tonne on the London Metal Exchange.

In the national capital,copper mixed scrap and zinc ingot remained weak and shed another Rs 2 each to Rs 387 and Rs 103-107 per kg,respectively. Nickel 4215;4 followed suit lost Rs 5 at Rs 1,022-1,025 per kg.

In line with a general weakening trend,lead ingot and lead imported were quoted lower by Rs 2 each to 125 and Rs 123 per kg,respectively.

The following are metal rates per kg: Zinc ingot 103-107, nickel plate 4215;4 1,022-1,025,gun metal scrap 226,bell metal scrap 228,copper mixed scrap 387,chadri deshi 285.

Lead ingot 125,lead imported 123,aluminium ingots 123,sheet cutting 125,aluminium wire scrap 130 and aluminium utensils scrap 124.