A weaker dollar and the upcoming Chinese New Year continue to influence the prices of base metals.
The prices of gold and silver are expected to gain some stability in 2018.
The South Africa mining industry saw a dip in capital expenditure, casualties in mining and fluctuating global demand.
China's copper production surged while zinc and platinum output decreased.
Zinc, copper, platinum, gold, and silver are considered the cream of the crop among metallic minerals.
Platinum may be considered as the “rich man's version” of gold and other precious metals, but it is always seen as an alternative or substitute.
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Gold has surged more than 7% in 2017 and is at its highest level since Nov. 10, or two days after Trump's election win.