Base metal prices fell, with LME three-month copper down 0.5% at $9,855 a metric ton and LME three-month aluminum down 1.1% at $2,627.50 a ton.
Gold accounted for 70% of last year's transaction count and total value in precious and base metals, according to S&P.
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