copper
The world needs a lot more copper. But will there be enough supply?
The market has been hit by a slew of mine outages this year, from Chile to Indonesia
China’s grip on copper sets scene for make-or-break supply talks
Tensions have been building for years, fuelled by a rapid expansion of metal-processing capacity that has outpaced mined production
Chinese copper demand sags in busy season after prices surge
A slump in government spending, meanwhile, has kicked away another prop to demand
US-China tango, Fed cuts & QT end and Dr Copper’s pulse
Did the intricate dance between the US and China bring genuine relief or merely a temporary truce? What is mega-cap earnings and Dr Copper telling us? Pete Tan from Phillip Securities has the analysis...
BHP bets on iron ore resilience despite China slowdown; Q1 output misses
BHP Group on Tuesday struck an upbeat note on global iron ore demand even as it warned of cooling growth in China, while first-quarter output for the steelmaking element slightly missed estimates on m...
Copper bulls’ LME week party clouded by Trump’s China threats
Prices have been lifted by a series of drastic supply disruptions
Australia launches A$600 million rescue of Glencore copper smelter
The country’s metals processing sector has also been under pressure from high energy and labour costs
BHP sharpens Asia focus; bets on copper, potash over rare earths
Asia’s firm demand underscores the mining giant’s commitment to the region
Copper holds gain as production halt at Indonesia mine persists
The latest report signals there may be a prolonged suspension at the mine that could quickly tighten the market
BHP posts smallest annual profit in five years on lower iron ore prices
BHP Group reported its smallest annual underlying profit in five years and its lowest dividend in eight years on Tuesday, but said demand for its commodities remained resilient despite an uncertain gl...
