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Copper soars after Freeport McMoRan declares force majeure on Grasberg mine

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 12, 2013 | 4:40 pm Base Metals Precious Metals Top Companies Asia Europe Copper Gold 

Copper futures rallied Wednesday after Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (NYSE:FCX) declared force majeure at its Indonesia's Grasberg mine, the world's second largest copper operation, heightening concerns about low supplies this year. The company had to halt operations last...

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