Mon, 02 Sep 2013 11:32:04 GMT
Copper gains most in three weeks amid Chinese manufacturing rise
Copper advanced, following the release of manufacturing report in China, which surpassed expectations. Copper for settlement in thee months rallied 1.8% to $7,228 per metric ton and the December copper contract surged 1.8% to $3.29 per pound. The official manufacturing index touched the highest level in 16 months of 51.