Copper prices hit a record $14,533 per ton on the London Metal Exchange amid tariff fears and supply constraints. Major miners reported profit increases despite operational challenges, driven by stron
India is selling a 6% stake in Hindustan Copper Ltd. to capitalize on record copper prices rising 16% on the London Metal Exchange. The sale supports the government's annual divestment target while le
Copper prices approached record levels on the London Metal Exchange amid rising supply tensions. A widening spot premium indicates near-term tightness, with three-month futures reaching $14,331 per to
Global copper prices surge toward record highs amid tightening inventories and trade tensions between the US and China. Tariff uncertainties and supply constraints in Chinese smelters are driving sign
Nickel prices hit a three-week high on the London Metal Exchange, driven by fading US rate hike expectations and supply uncertainties regarding Indonesia's mining quotas. The battery metal gained 2.8%
Lead prices fell after LME stockpiles surged by 80,700 tons, the largest increase since 1970, driven by battery recycling surplus. Aluminum exports also hit records amid Middle East supply chain conce
Copper prices rose for a second consecutive week to $13,519 per ton on the London Metal Exchange, as investors looked past Middle East tensions. Market focus shifts to US economic data and potential i
Copper and aluminum prices climbed on the London Metal Exchange amid fading Federal Reserve rate hike expectations. Chinese funds entered metal futures anticipating strong producer earnings, supportin
Chinese zinc traders await a wider export arbitrage window as domestic inventories surge to a four-year high amid weak property demand. Smelters aim to ship to London Metal Exchange warehouses once th
The London Metal Exchange restricted warranting of Russian-origin copper and cobalt in EU warehouses to pre-July 2026 imports to comply with EU sanctions, though it expects minimal market impact given
Copper prices climbed up to 1.4% after a US-Iran interim agreement eased geopolitical tensions, boosting demand optimism. The metal reached $13,864 per ton on the London Metal Exchange, driven by AI a
Copper prices rebounded from a three-week low after President Trump indicated a potential peace deal with Iran, boosting gains across major metal contracts including aluminum and zinc on the London Me
Copper prices rebounded on the London Metal Exchange, supported by Chinese buying and US import flows ahead of tariff deadlines. Steady demand offsets concerns over US interest rate hikes and rising e
Copper prices surged past $14,000 per ton on the London Metal Exchange, nearing an all-time high driven by rebounding Chinese demand and Middle Eastern supply constraints.
Copper prices fell up to 1.7% on the London Metal Exchange following renewed military tensions between the US and Iran in the Persian Gulf. Geopolitical risks threaten global supply chains, impacting
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