Glencore is breathing new life into the Alumbrera copper mine in Argentina, ramping up production to satisfy soaring global demand. This bold move signals a renewed surge of optimism for the region’s mining industry
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Copper prices eased off their record highs as a colder winter in China, the world’s largest consumer, dampened demand. A slowdown in industrial activity fueled concerns over sustained metal consumption, sending shockwaves through global markets
Copper shortages are intensifying the pressure on China’s smelters as this year’s fee negotiations heat up. With soaring demand clashing against limited supply, Bloomberg uncovers how these challenging market conditions are making pricing and contract talks more complex than ever
The United Kingdom’s market for copper bars, wire, and plates is poised for steady growth, with a projected 1.2% CAGR driven by robust demand from the booming construction and manufacturing industries, according to IndexBox’s latest forecast report
Exclusive: Sources revealed to Reuters that China has quietly secured its rare earth export quotas for 2025, signaling tighter controls as global supply concerns grow and trade tensions persist. The precise figures, however, are still being kept under wraps