Afternoon Markets: Miners fall over demand concerns

Falling metal prices continue to keep London in negative territory, with miners the biggest cas...

Falling metal prices continue to keep London in negative territory, with miners the biggest casualties following concerns about a fall in demand. Miners took a bashing after a report by the International Copper Study Group indicated that London Metal Exchange copper stocks are at their highest level since February affected sentiment. Kazakhmys, Anglo American, Antofagasta, BHP Billiton and Vedanta Resources are among the worst performers. The FTSE is down 0.63% to 5,602.70.