Copper prices hit a record high on Thursday, but reversed on Friday. Goldman Sachs thinks a larger correction could come in ...

The world hasn't run out of copper, despite the many warnings of imminent shortfall that have accompanied its rally to all-time highs, writes Reuters columnist Andy Home.

Typically, TCRCs form a cornerstone of smelter profitability by providing a stable revenue stream for processing incoming ...

Global exchange inventory has surged by 300,000 tons since the start of January, indicating that copper's super-charged price rally has curbed manufacturing demand ...

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) as a primary copper consumer has fundamentally altered the market's demand ...

The IEA warns that global copper demand could exceed supply by up to 30% by 2035, driven by electrification, AI expansion, and clean energy deployment. China’s surge in refined copper output and ...

The US has quietly built up its biggest stockpile of copper in decades, distorting flows of the red metal to the rest of the world.

LONDON (Reuters) -The global refined copper market is expected to swing to a deficit of 150,000 metric tons in 2026 from the previously expected surplus of 209,000 tons due to slower production growth ...

The USGS draft list proposes adding copper as a critical mineral, citing its essential role in electrification, renewable infrastructure, and national defense. Copper markets swung sharply after ...

The global copper supply chain has been facing a difficult period given tight availability of primary and secondary raw materials. Ore supply remains limited because of operational challenges, despite ...

Copper’s rally this year has been fuelled by mine supply disruptions and distortions to trade flows amid US President Trump’s tariffs. Looking into next year, fundamentals remain supportive, with ...