Satellite tracking and analysis firm Earth-i observes 40 percent of capacity operating rates at some copper smelting plants ...

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 ...

The copper sector involves companies engaged in the exploration, mining, refining, and distribution of copper. This versatile metal is crucial for construction, electronics, and renewable energy ...

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 ...