Zinc supply is expected to be tight during the first quarter of this year, prompting differences in price and annual concentrate treatment charges.
With a recent survey predicting a rise, gold prices are back on track.
Cotton suffers from poor export sales report from USDA, while coffee, sugar and cocoa closed higher.
The value of zinc remains high as demand in many industries continues.
The corn market seems to be bouncing back after multiple failed rally attempts last year.
Japanese foreign minister Taro Kono criticizes his country's efforts in developing renewable energy sources.
Strong Chinese and Indian demand may propel diamond prices to new heights in 2018.
Increased wheat trade was observed in Chicago but Minneapolis' market closed lower. Production remains steady despite consistently low demands.
With developments in agriculture, transportation and storage, several food staples are bound to change, drawing a setback in the US corn production.
Almost all beauty products contain titanium dioxide, which comes from mined minerals.