copper prices
Coverage of copper prices in the Nexus archive.
- Deadly storms and a global supply squeeze are sending copper prices soaring
Deadly storms in Chile have disrupted mining operations, increasing strain on copper supply and potentially raising prices. A global supply squeeze is also contributing to the surge in copper prices.
- Anglo American Posts Profit Jump on Record Copper Prices
Anglo American Plc reported a significant increase in profit and raised its dividend due to record copper prices, aligning with rival miners capitalizing on the market conditions.
- Chile’s Private Miners to Pay Record US$8 Billion in 2026
Chile’s private mining companies are projected to pay US$8.0 billion in taxes and royalties in 2026, driven by high copper prices and the first full year of the new Mining Royalty Law, which imposes a 1% ad valorem tax.
- A Once-Great Copper Miner Faces a Reckoning Just as AI Power Demand Soars
A once-great copper miner faces challenges as AI power demand increases, while copper prices decline from a nine-month high due to industrial metals market concerns over new US tariffs under President Donald Trump.