• May 15 2025
  Mining

  Modern warfare is reshaping metals demand, says mining veteran

  Surge in military consumption comes as growth of renewable energy supercharges demand for copper

  
• May 11 2025
  Rush of copper to US because of tariff threat creates shortages in continental Europe

  Region’s spot market hit by lack of the red metal for immediate delivery, pushing up premiums on top of benchmark LME prices

  
• May 6 2025
  Argentina

  Argentina’s wine heartland eyes copper riches

  Mendoza could open new mine in a nationwide rush for the red metal under President Javier Milei

  
• April 29 2025
  China’s copper supplies set to run out as US tariffs bite, says Mercuria

  Market suffers one of ‘greatest tightening shocks’ in its history as traders race to get ahead of potential levies

  
• April 13 2025
  Mining

  Pakistan copper mine could offer leverage in US tariff talks, says operator

  Barrick says strategic metal resource could help Islamabad as it faces 29% levy

  
• March 26 2025
  Mercuria Energy Group Ltd

  Mercuria takes on Trafigura and Glencore in metals trading drive

  Geneva-based group plans to buy more stakes in mines as it snaps up copper supplies in challenge to bigger rivals

  
• March 25 2025
  Copper to hit $12,000 this year, say major trading groups

  Threat of US tariffs and growing global demand seen as likely to support prices

  
• March 20 2025
  Copper price hits $10,000 on US tariff fears

  Futures price in London for the red metal climbed to a 5-month high

  
• March 16 2025
  Vale’s relations with Brazil government improve after tensions last year, says boss

  Group’s head Pimenta highlights easing strains that should help settle investor nerves

  
• March 13 2025
  Mining

  Dig, baby, dig: the global resources groups betting on a Trump mining revival

  It takes 29 years to get approval for a new mine in the US but the industry is hoping that will change

  
• March 4 2025
  Copper smelting industry reels from threat of tariffs and China rivals

  Fees charged to transform ore have fallen to all-time lows as Glencore halts operations at Philippines plant

  
• March 1 2025
  Copper waiting to leave warehouses hits highest level since 2021

  Traders prepare to deliver metal to US before imposition of tariffs as Trump’s plans distort mineral markets

  
• February 25 2025
  Trump tariffs

  US orders probe into copper dumping, opening door to new tariffs

  White House signals it will expedite measures despite investor concerns over how threats of levies will affect economy

  
• February 14 2025
  Glencore

  Glencore held talks over sale of multibillion-dollar African copper mines

  Potential disposals in DR Congo and Kazakhstan could be biggest by Swiss miner since Gary Nagle took charge in 2021

  
• February 10 2025
  Industrial metals

  US metals prices soar to big premiums ahead of Trump tariffs

  Traders pay up to secure copper, steel and aluminium supplies before US president’s levies come into effect

  
• January 29 2025
  UnhedgedRobert Armstrong

  The AI ecosystem after DeepSeek Premium content

  How price elastic is demand for AI?

  
• January 22 2025
  Rio Tinto PLC

  Rio Tinto bets Trump will give green light to US copper mine

  Arizona facility could supply 25% of American needs after being held up for 12 years in battle over permits

  
• January 21 2025
  BHP Group Ltd

  BHP boosts copper production as miners race to meet growing demand

  Strong performance in metal used for key technologies contrasts with weak growth in traditional iron ore operation

  
• January 1 2025
  Telecoms groups forecast to reap $10bn windfall from recycled copper

  Industry is decommissioning legacy lines as demand for metal expected to grow

  
• November 29 2024
  News in-depthBHP Group Ltd

  BHP’s need for copper prompts speculation of fresh Anglo bid

  The six-month dealmaking standstill since rejection of the last takeover offer ends today

  
• October 23 2024
  Special ReportInvesting in Argentina

  Global copper rush draws investors to Argentina’s untapped deposits

  Miners are finally willing to give backing despite logistical difficulties and uncertainty over the economy

  
• October 13 2024
  The FT ViewThe editorial board

  COP29 and the greenwashing of Azerbaijan

  The UN climate conference is again being hosted by an authoritarian petrostate

  
• September 30 2024
  Copper producers issue fresh warnings about price volatility

  Antofagasta chief says there is a ‘disconnect’ between government policies and growing demand for red metal

  
• September 16 2024
  BHP Group Ltd

  BHP warns AI growth will worsen copper shortfall

  World’s largest miner expects global demand for red metal will rise by more than 70% by 2050

  
• September 4 2024
  Mining

  Goldman slashes copper forecast as miners’ profit outlook dims

  US bank expects commodity to average $10,100 a tonne in 2025, sharply lower than its earlier forecast of a record $15,000