The base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) closed higher on Friday.

The three-month unofficial copper price increased 12 US dollars, or 0.26 percent, to 4,671 US dollars per tonne.

The three-month unofficial aluminium price increased 19 US dollars, or 1.26 percent, to 1,523 US dollars a tonne.

The three-month unofficial lead price increased 3 US dollars, or 0.18 percent, to 1,702 US dollars a tonne.

Besides, the three-month unofficial zinc price increased 16 US dollars, or 0.91 percent, to 1,769 US dollars a tonne.

The three-month unofficial nickel price increased 162.5 US dollars, or 1.93 percent, to 8,600 US dollars a tonne.

The three-month unofficial tin price increased 237.5 US dollars, or 1.43 percent, to 16,812.5 US dollars a tonne.