1.   Copper prices jumped to a seven-week high as falling stockpiles show strong consumption in Europe.

2.   Copper rose for a second day, rebounding from a five month low, as falling stockpiles in U.S warehouses indicate stronger demand from manufacturers.

3.   Copper rose for a second day as falling stockpiles indicated demand from construction-related industries may be reviving.

4.   Copper rose for a second day, rebounding from a five-month low, as falling stockpiles in U.S warehouses indicate stronger demand from manufacturers.

5.   Falling stockpiles also indicated a healthy copper market.

6.   Silver prices rose on concern falling stockpiles indicate demand from manufacturers is outstripping new supply from mines.

7.   The strike comes at a time of steady demand and falling stockpiles.