Juan Carlos Guajardo from Plusmining: “The lowest-cost commodity producers will always weather crises better”
In light of the imminent copper tariff promoted by Trump, mining companies in Chile have little room to maneuver—except to … Read More
Trump executive order temporarily excludes copper from tariff hike
According to the Executive Order signed this Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump, a group of goods will not be … Read More
Copper record: higher mining payments to the Treasury
Mining celebrates copper’s record-high prices, as companies and public coffers stand to benefit if the red metal’s upward trend continues. … Read More
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
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 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
Copper mining costs in Chile have increased more than in the rest of the world
Experts point out that higher costs are due to older copper deposits, as well as environmental regulations and operational requirements … Read More
Economists predict that Trump’s tariffs would not have a”Direct Impact” on Chile for now
Tariffs Imposed by Trump and Potential Impact on Chile Arguing that it is necessary to “revitalize national production and protect … Read More
“Uncertainty Prevails”: The Impact of U.S. Tariff Increases
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced tariff hikes on various products and trading partners. The most recent … Read More
Markets Close Higher Despite Chinese Retaliation Over Tariffs Imposed by Trump
Analysts and economists debate the depth of the global tariff war and its effects. For now, they indicate, it is … Read More