Copper chaos is latest in a rich history of wild metal swings
While there's been no suggestion of wrongdoing in this month’s squeeze, the LME has a rich history of wild price moves when markets are over- or undersupplied.
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COP aims to end coal, but the world is still addicted
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China’s steel group says must ensure supply, control price in volatile market
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Gold’s inflation-haven appeal could mean ‘violent’ run-up ahead, says former Goldcorp execs
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Lowell, Pact partner to develop artisanal mining project in Shuar communities in Ecuador
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Oil has longest run of weekly gains since 2015 amid supply pinch
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US appeals court hints at support for Rio’s Resolution copper mine
A federal appeal court on Friday questioned whether it had the power to override an act of Congress that gave Rio Tinto land in Arizona for its Resolution copper mine.