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BHP and Rio Tinto bosses lobby at White House for copper mine

Executives of two of the world’s biggest mining companies, BHP and Rio Tinto, have lobbied at the White House as part of their long-running bid to develop a vast copper mine in the US.

Business

Why copper, aluminium and steel drive Trump’s MAGA agenda

Trump’s 50% tariffs on steel, copper and aluminium go beyond mere economics — they’re a bid to reclaim lost US industries and energise his MAGA base.

Markets

US copper prices soar after Trump threatens 50% tariff on imports

The 50% duty would match the rate placed on steel and aluminium imports. The president also said he plans to impose a tariff of up to 200% on pharmaceutical drugs.

Markets

Copper prices near an all-time high. What is behind the rally?

The copper price surged toward an all-time high on concerns of potential Trump tariffs, alongside China’s stimulus measures. A weak US dollar may have also added to its rally.

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Business

Trump launches copper imports' probe as global trade tensions heat up

The US President's copper imports investigation has contributed to rapidly escalating global trade tensions. The metal is a vital component in a number of products, and is also important for the green transition.

26 February 2025

Business

Antofagasta records robust performance on soaring copper demand

Following strong performance in 2024, Antofagasta kept its production guidance for 2025 stable, expecting output to be between 660,000 and 700,000 tonnes this year.

18 February 2025

Markets

Copper price nears one-month high on optimism over China's economy

The copper price has been on the rise in 2025, reaching a three-week high amid robust demand in China, given Beijing's ongoing stimulus measures. However, Trump's tariffs are expected to cap the uptrend later in the year.

Earth News

How your bag of old cables could power Europe’s wind turbines

UK households contain 38,449 tonnes of copper in old electricals, enough to build 1,240 copper Statues of Liberty.

Markets

How China's sluggish property market is hitting global mining stocks

Major global mining stocks have underperformed in the past three months due to a sharp decline in iron ore and copper prices, as China's weak demand is likely to persist.

Markets

Gold: Why are investors rushing in as the shine comes off copper?

Gold prices have reached a new all-time high, driven by expectations of a lower interest rate environment and increasing demand for safe-haven assets. In contrast, base metals such as copper remain weak, largely due to sluggish economic growth in major economies, particularly from China.

Markets

Copper surges towards record highs amid optimistic demand outlook

Renewable energy, electric cars, and artificial intelligence (AI) are bolstering the demand outlook for copper, leading to a surge in the price of the industrial metal towards a new record high.

Business

Diamonds fail to make the cut as Anglo American turns down BHP offer

A decision to demerge or sell its diamond and platinum businesses is expected to go a long way in maintaining Anglo American's profitability, by focusing on the more lucrative copper and iron ore businesses.

Earth News

More than 70% of key resources imperilled by climate - report

Global production of crucial raw materials may be at risk of disruption due to climate change and businesses need to find adaptation solutions in order to timely deliver clean technologies for the green transition.

Business

Miner Anglo American rejects BHP’s ‘opportunistic’ takeover bid

The UK miner says the €36 billion offer from its rival is ‘significantly’ too low.

Markets

Copper-bottomed deal for investors as metal climbs to record high

Supply fears and soaring demand have both contributed to surging copper prices, which is also considered an indicator of overall economic health.

Markets

European stocks set to mine the most as copper prices soar

Soaring copper prices are driving market optimism with analysts predicting further price increases. Goldman Sachs is forecasting a 40% increase by mid-2025. Euronews Business looks at the stocks which could benefit.