Copper supply gets a boost as Chile shows signs of recovery

Retail investors have been pouring money into the safe-haven asset, with the metal finding increased acceptance among younger buyers.

The share auction was organized in Delaware to pay creditors including oil producer ConocoPhillips and miners Rusoro, Crystallex and Gold Reserve.

The Chilean state behemoth struggles to maintain its status as the world’s top copper supplier.

China imported 102 million tonnes in May, marking a third straight month of arrivals of more than 100 million tonnes.

The sanctions, which target three of Nazar Mohamed's companies as well as a Guyanese government official.

Spot prices for copper and aluminum in London have moved to sharply deeper discounts to the three-month contract this week.

The world's biggest nickel producer is experiencing a rapid depletion of ore after a surge in downstream investment.

China's central bank added 60,000 troy ounces of gold to its reserves in April.

The list now identifies 34 minerals and metals deemed essential to the country’s economic or national security.