On August 5, the changes in base metal stocks on the London Metal Exchange were as follows: The copper inventories increased by 2,000 tons and the total stock was 37,125 tons. Aluminum inventories decreased by 1,900 tons and the total stock was 521,400 tons. Tin inventory increased by 440 tons, with a total stock of 4,500 tons. Lead inventory decreased by 625 tons and total inventory was 63,325 tons. Zinc stocks fell by 775 tons and the total stock was 575,425 tons. Nickel inventories increased by 54 tons and the total stock was 7,254 tons. Aluminum alloy stocks remained flat, with a total stock of 47,840 tons.