Tariff jitters have bolstered copper prices as traders rush to ship the red metal into the US. Economic uncertainty overrides support from the easing US dollar. With Caixin manufacturing PMI on ...

Copper prices rose sharply this week after the U.S. government initiated an investigation into potential tariffs on imported copper. The move, directed by President Donald Trump, is part of a broader ...

China is introducing stricter regulations for new copper smelters to manage excess capacity and ensure a stable mine supply. The Chinese government aims to reduce import dependence by increasing ...

Zinc prices are down 4.8% this year, making it the worst performer in the LME. Copper saw a surplus in 2024, but demand increased, especially from China. Despite the setback of the last two ...

LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Copper prices slipped on Monday as traders focused on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats and changing demand signals from inventories in top consumer China.

Copper prices slipped on Monday as traders focused on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats and changing demand signals from inventories in top consumer China. Benchmark copper on the ...

Shares in mining giant BHP Group (BHP) weakened today as copper prices fell on tariffs fears and potentially faltering Chinese demand. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange was off by as ...

[SMM BC Copper Commentary: Copper Prices Fluctuated Downward During the Day, BC Copper Most-Traded Contract Closed Lower] SMM, February 24: Today, the most-traded BC copper 2504 contract opened at ...

The copper market is heating up with futures rising to US$4.84/lb earlier as tariff fears awaken the red metal from its two-year slumber of trading flat at closer to $4/lb, Mike McGlone, Senior ...

A 10% decline in the average realized iron ore price, to USD 97 per metric ton, and 2% lower iron ore volumes more than offset higher aluminum and copper prices, along with improved copper volumes.