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Copper $ 5.6345 / lb 1.29%

Brent Crude Oil $ 62.69 / bbl 0.42%

Palladium $ 2003 / ozt 1.44%

Crude Oil $ 58.71 / bbl 0.41%

Natural Gas $ 3.869 / Btu -0.64%

Silver Futures $ 71.765 / ozt 0.12%

Aluminum Futures $ 2986.75 / ton 0.55%

Micro Gold Futures $ 4511 / ozt -0.15%

Micro Silver Futures $ 71.775 / ozt 0.16%

Platinum $ 2317.4 / ozt -0.04%

Gold Futures $ 4511.8 / ozt -0.11%

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Supply disruption and tariff dislocation have defined the London Metal Exchange base metals complex this year.

Reuters | December 23, 2025 | 7:58 am

Copper prices exceed $12,000 a tonne for the first time on record due to mine disruptions and tariffs, despite weak demand in China.

Staff Writer | December 23, 2025 | 5:39 am

A government-backed trial will lift mineral-rich seabed mud to the surface as Tokyo seeks secure supplies beyond China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 23, 2025 | 3:53 am

Eight workers evacuated, but contact with two was lost. After seven hours, teams found the missing miners dead.

Reuters | December 23, 2025 | 3:11 am

Solid extends high grade mineralized zone at Doade-Presqueiras rare metals project, Spain