German Chancellor Praises Bucyrus Master Tradesman

For commodities linked to industrial cycles, such as copper, a hard-landing scenario would put fresh pressure on bulls.

The London-listed company removed Sebastien de Montessus in January amid a probe into an “irregular” payment.

Commodities giant was fined by Swiss authorities for not preventing a business partner from bribing a Congolese official in 2011.

Shares in Aurubis fell as much as 8.8% after earnings at Europe's largest copper producer missed expectations.