President Donald Trump directed the Secretary of Commerce this week to investigate the "national security risks" posed by our increasing dependence on imported copper and consider possible ways to ...

Global energy transition faces copper shortage. Structural demand from data centers adds to long-term pressure.

A Chinese smelter and Antofagasta plc agreed to set fees for processing copper concentrate at a record low for 2026.

The AI and EV multiplier: Copper has transitioned from a cyclical commodity to a structural necessity. A single AI data ...

HAMBURG, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Mid-year copper treatment and refining charges were fixed by Japanese smelters at the same level as at the beginning of this year, Norddeutsche Affinerie , Europe's largest ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Copper producers will secure higher fees than a year ago for long-term contracts for turning ore into metal, as smelting capacity lags rising availability of raw materials in the ...