Copper heads for historic squeeze with China’s demand red hot
Traders and analysts say those dwindling spot reserves could trigger a further surge in prices.
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Codelco sees copper production drop in July, private mines up
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EPA opens Colorado office to focus on hardrock mining cleanups
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