base metal

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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 miner was weighed down by falling prices for the base metal.

From Seattle Times

The materials group, which includes precious and base metals miners and fertilizer companies, lost 3.3%.

From Reuters

The advance could stall as gold and base metal prices slipped against a stronger dollar.

From Reuters