March 12, 2025

China moves for higher copper exports amid market upheaval

Two major Chinese smelters plan to ship as much as 45,000 tons for March delivery into bonded warehouses and Asian depots in the LME’s network.

March 12, 2025

US copper imports could rise 50-100% in coming months, says Goldman Sachs

Analysts at Goldman are expecting at least a 25% tariff like many other metals by year-end.

March 12, 2025

Copper smelting activity falls for the first time in four months, satellite data shows

The change was driven mainly by Europe, Asia (excluding China) and Oceania.

March 11, 2025

Copper price rises as dollar impact outweighs tariff nervousness

Tariffs of 25% on all US aluminum and steel imports will take effect Wednesday.

March 11, 2025

Tariff turmoil leaves US factories paying more for metal than overseas rivals

American manufacturers are paying much higher prices for aluminum, steel and copper than rival plants overseas.

March 11, 2025

Indonesian miners group urges government to reconsider royalty hike plan

Indonesia is considering raising royalties paid by mining companies from commodities like coal, nickel, copper, gold and tin.

March 10, 2025

Freeport sees $500 million annual boost if Trump declares copper as critical

Trump told the US Congress last week he would "take historic action to dramatically expand production of critical minerals."

March 10, 2025

Peru prepares US delegation in bid to avert copper tariffs

“The rules of the game are changing quickly under the new North American administration,” Energy and Mines Minister Jorge Montero said on Monday.

March 10, 2025

Meridian hikes Cabaçal gold-copper project value by 71% in Brazil after new study

Updated report for the project in Brazil increases its post-tax net present value (NPV) by over 66% to nearly $1 billion.

March 10, 2025

Morgan Stanley sees upside for copper prices amid potential US tariffs

Copper prices remain 16% higher year-to-date in 2025.