July 10, 2025

Trump’s 50% copper tariff risks squeezing American metal buyers

Once tariffs are introduced, US consumers would draw from stockpiles built up ahead of time, impacting demand.

July 10, 2025

Copper prices jump as Trump’s new 50% tariff raises fears of economic ripple effects

Copper prices remain elevated following this week’s announcement by US President Donald Trump of a planned 50% tariff on copper imports. Analysts […]

July 10, 2025

Copper mine output to rise 2.9% annually over next decade, says Fitch’s BMI

Production is projected to grow from 23.8 million tonnes in 2025 to 30.9 million tonnes in 2034.

July 10, 2025

Fatalities rise for second year in global mining sector

The ICMM, representing one-third of global mining, reported 42 worker deaths last year, an increase from 36 in 2023 and 33 in 2022.

July 10, 2025

Copper traders look to Chinese buyers in post Trump-tariff world

Traders seek home for cargoes at risk of missing August 1 US tariff deadline.

July 10, 2025

Antofagasta CEO says context of Trump copper tariffs could help US project

Chilean Mining Minister Aurora Williams said the government had not yet received precise information about how the copper tariffs would be implemented.

July 10, 2025

Sprott sees central banks, USD erosion fuelling gold, silver prices

“Gold remains well supported by central banks and sovereigns, while investment fund positioning remains at modest levels," Sprott market strategist says.

July 10, 2025

MP Materials lands multi-billion Pentagon deal

Deal will make the US Department of Defense the largest shareholder in MP, the sole domestic producer of rare earth elements.

July 9, 2025

Where does the US get its copper?

The United States produces domestically just over half the refined copper it consumes each year.

July 9, 2025

Indicator of Chinese copper import demand jumps 38% after Trump tariff announcement

The Yangshan copper premium rose to $40 a metric ton on Wednesday, up from Tuesday's 11-month low of $29.