Is copper hitting a ceiling amid Trump-related turbulence?
Experts believe the recent surge in copper prices is temporary, as it is driven more by speculation than by increased … Read More
Copper hits new record in NY; market trades nearly US$40 billion amid Trump tariff concerns: historic days for the metal
Contracts traded on the US exchange reached a gap versus London not seen since before 1990. According to several forecasts, … Read More
The gap widens: Copper hits a new record in New York but declines again in London
Prices in London continue trading at a record discount compared to futures contracts on New York’s Comex. By David Nogales … Read More
Mining companies invest billions in Chile
High commodity prices give Chile’s mining industry reason for optimism: in 2025 alone, companies are expected to invest $8 billion. … Read More
Copper hits record high in the US amid uncertainty over potential tariffs
Due to expectations of tariffs on the red metal, purchases of copper-based financial instruments in the US have significantly increased … Read More
Dollar plummets below $920 as COMEX copper hits record high above US$5.2
U.S.-traded copper futures rose 2.2% to US$5.21 per pound amid persistent speculative buying driven by tariff concerns. Latin American currencies … Read More
USA stockpiles chilean copper amid tariff threat and Codelco expects 50% more sales in the first quarter
The world’s largest economy is preparing for a possible tax on the metal. Chile accounted for 73% of cathode copper … Read More
The Next Steps of Compromiso Minero
Compromiso Minero is a network that brings together individuals from various sectors of the mining industry to promote opportunities for … Read More
Copper closes at US$5.1 for the first time since may in the U.S. market and is on the verge of a historic high
The current price represents an unusual premium of 12.6% over the quotation in London, due to tariffs being considered by … Read More
The key role of scrap in the new geopolitics of the red metal
The potential imposition of tariffs on copper in the United States has raised concerns in Chile, the world’s largest producer … Read More
A historic mining cooperation agreemen
“At a time when the mining industry is struggling to grow amid technical complexities and investment constraints, this agreement stands … Read More
Copper rises due to U.S. and China policies, while the dollar falls by $15
The price of the red metal increased on the London Metal Exchange, and futures surged by more than 5%. The … Read More
Copper Price Surge Following Trump’s speech and China’s projections pushes dollar down
Chinese authorities confirmed yesterday that they expect to grow at a 5% rate this year, despite the trade war driven … Read More
Plusmining CEO ctates concerns over potential negative impact of tariff war on the economy
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that, as of Tuesday, March 4, tariffs of 25% will take effect on Canada and … Read More
70% of U.S. imported copper comes from Chile, and experts warn that imposing tariffs would be “Counterproductive”
Santiago and Washington have an active trade agreement that includes an anti dumping section, shielding both countries from such practices. … Read More
World’s biggest copper miner insists it can reverse production slump
Output at Chilean state-owned group Codelco has fallen to 25-year lows just as global demand surges By Ciara Nugent The … Read More
China closes the gap with Chile in lithium production as metal reserves increase
Experts believe it is unlikely that the Asian country will surpass Chile, given its smaller reserves and higher extraction costs. … Read More
Chile’s share in the global copper market drops from 30% to 24% in a decade
The country retained its position as the world’s largest copper producer in 2024, slightly increasing its share compared to 2023. … Read More