Local media reported a fire at India's Haldia refinery; cause unknown.

Potential UK prime ministerial successor Andy Burnham said reforms would be coordinated by the Prime Minister's Office and an expanded operational hub would be established in Manchester.

Minmetals Futures said market reports yesterday indicated the Jianxiawo lithium mine has obtained a safety production license ahead of expectations and expects lithium carbonate opening prices to face further downside. Market participants disagree on post-restart output; actual production levels could materially affect Q4 supply-demand. Minmetals Futures recommends a short-term wait-and-see stance pending clearer restart progress.