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.
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Spot rhodium prices hit highest since June 2023.
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.
Hochschild posts best results in 13 years, restores dividend
The South America-focused miner declared a final dividend of 1.94 cents per share, amounting to at least $10 million for shareholders.
Copper price rises as dollar impact outweighs tariff nervousness
Tariffs of 25% on all US aluminum and steel imports will take effect Wednesday.
Trump rules out Australian steel, aluminum tariff exemptions
White House spokesman Kush Desai confirmed in a statement that the planned levies would come into effect from midnight on Wednesday.
Trump walks back 50% Canada tariff threat, downplays recession
Trump earlier Tuesday had suggested he would double the metal tariffs for Canada in retaliation for Ontario imposing a 25% surcharge on electricity sent to US states.
US considers emergency powers to restart closed coal plants
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