Gold, silver and copper prices hit new highs as global tensions mount
Tin also reaches fresh peak as metals extend recent strong run
Tin also reaches fresh peak as metals extend recent strong run

Metal has gained more than 20% this year amid geopolitical volatility and questions over US currency

US blockade on Venezuelan oil and bets on Fed rate cuts drive up prices of precious metals

Volatile trading session sees precious metals give up early gains

Metal has staged a bigger rally than gold this year

Moves fuelled by surge in prices of precious and base metals triggered by heightened geopolitical tensions

Industrial metal has passed $12,000 a tonne as rally continues