BEIJING/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Some Chinese smelters have agreed to process copper from Chilean miner Antofagasta for no charge, a record low for the industry, but the outcome was better than expected ...

By Tom Daly April 22 (Reuters) - China's exports of sulphuric acid to Chile dwindled to zero in March, Chinese customs data show, leaving the world's top copper producing nation facing a squeeze on ...

With about 50% of the global seaborne sulphur supply cut off, the markets are becoming extremely tight, the Ivanhoe founder said.

Copper demand is expected to grow by 70% by 2050, with renewable energy, EVs, and digital infrastructure (like data centers and AI) being key drivers. Ageing mines, declining ore grades, and long ...

Copper prices rebounded Tuesday as the metals selloff of recent days eased, Chinese firms showed signs of buying, and reports said China's government aims to expand strategic reserves of the metal.

The iShares Global Metals & Mining ETF (PICK) surged 66% over the past year from $35 to $58 per share. PICK holds BHP, Rio Tinto, Freeport-McMoran and Glencore with heavy copper concentration.

The rush to secure future supplies of copper is most obvious in the record price for the metal and takeover activity, but a more important event is moving into sight, China’s potential control of ...

The critical minerals mined in the Iron Range could well end up in China’s hands.