Copper

Hammond Police investigate copper wire theft at Entergy facility

Entergy provided several photos of a suspect, who appears to be wearing a gray or khaki t-shirt and pants, black gloves, and a head and face covering.

Copper Market Heads into 2026 Tight Amid Tariff-Driven Supply Distortions

According to Benchmark Minerals, the tariff-driven arbitrage has distorted global trade flows.

ICSG: World Copper Mine Production Rises; Refined Copper Surplus Tightens

Chile recorded a 0.7% decline in mine output, as gains at Escondida and Codelco were outweighed by losses at Collahuasi and Los Pelambres.

Copper Prices Surge Despite Economic Slowdown, Structural Factors Cited

Manufacturing indicators in major economies also show regional slowdowns and stagnation.

Copper wire theft on the rise in Tucson

Wire theft is happening all across the city, not just in one part of town, TPD explains.

Canada Clears $53B Anglo American–Teck Merger to Create Copper Giant

The federal review was completed in just over three months, significantly faster than several recent mining transactions.

Goldman Sachs Boosts 2026 Copper Forecast Citing Tariff-Driven Market Risks

Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange (LME) was up 1.4% at $11,670 per metric ton by late Monday.

Copper prices rise on weaker dollar, ignoring weak China data for now

Adding to worries about China's property sector, developer Vanke made a renewed effort to muster bondholder backing for an onshore debt repayment.

Fortescue To Acquire Remaining Stake In Alta Copper In C$139 Mln Deal

Fortescue to acquire remaining 64% of Alta Copper for C$139 million in a Canadian plan of arrangement, gaining full ownership of Peru’s Cañariaco copper project.

Copper Prices Test Records Again Amid Tight Supply Battle

The latest price surge is directly driven by renewed supply shortage alarms.

Anglo American and Teck Shareholders Approve $53B Merger to Form Copper Mining Giant

Tuesday’s vote followed Anglo’s decision to withdraw a proposed revision to executive incentive awards after opposition from investors.

Copper eases from record high; market waits for Fed policy

The market is now predicting fewer rate cuts in 2026, citing lingering inflation concerns and resilience in the U.S. economy.

A Global Copper Crunch Is Looming

Meanwhile, Foran Mining expects to commence operations at its McIlvenna Bay mine in Saskatchewan in 2026.

Codelco, Glencore Move Forward with Large-Scale Copper Smelter Project in Chile

Glencore will now begin a pre-feasibility study, with both parties targeting a finalized agreement in the first half of next year.

Richmond struggles to keep streetlights on as copper wire thefts surge

Zepeda urged the community to call 911 if they see someone stealing copper wire.

Vale–Glencore Partnership Targets $2 Billion Copper Project in Canada

The proposed Sudbury Basin project, valued between $1.6 billion and $2 billion, could produce 880,000 metric tons of copper over 21 years, Vale said in a statement.

50% Copper Tariffs Have Tennessee Small Business on Edge

In early August, Queen accepted a shipment of specialty copper, which included “a little over $5,000” tariff bill for both American and reciprocal European tariffs.

Copper’s Record Run Has Miners Tightening The Tap

Copper’s record-setting run is playing out against a shifting macro backdrop, with traders glued to fresh data from major economies.

Copper Theft Crisis Shuts Down U.S. Infrastructure

Beyond the economic and operational toll, copper theft poses a genuine threat to national security.

Deutsche Bank Raises 2026 Copper Price Forecast

Deutsche Bank lifted its 2026 copper price forecast to $10,600 per tonne.

U.S. Copper Output to Hold Steady in 2025; Major Project Ramp-Ups Expected to Drive Strong Growth from 2026

Additionally, the start-up of large-scale projects such as the Mesaba in 2029 and Ann Mason in 2030 will significantly lift the U.S. copper production.

UBS raises copper outlook as mine disruptions deepen supply deficits

The bank said any price weakness should be short-lived and recommended remaining long copper or using volatility-selling strategies.

Global Copper Market Records Surplus in First Nine Months of 2025, ICSG Reports

Chile, the world's top producer of copper mines, saw its production at essentially unchanged levels between January and September of 2025.

Copper Prices Slide As Dollar Strength And Fed Worries Mount

Copper is often called an economic barometer, and right now it’s showing mixed signals.

Cochilco Raises Copper Price Forecast for 2026 Amid Global Supply Concerns

Cochilco anticipates a deficit of 165,000 tons in the global copper market by 2026.