On August 26, the changes in base metals stocks on the London Metal Exchange were as follows: Copper inventories increased by 325 tons and total stocks were 64,925 tons. Aluminum inventories decreased by 1,650 tons and the total stock was 507,700 tons. Tin inventories increased by 540 tons and the total stock was 6,440 tons. Lead inventory decreased by 775 tons, with a total stock of 55,450 tons. Zinc stocks fell by 775 tons and the total stock was 563,475 tons. Nickel stocks increased by 540 tons and the total stock was 9,510 tons. The aluminum alloy library remained flat, with a total inventory of 49,720 tons.