Investors believe China's lifting of covid-19 restrictions will enable its economy to bounce back from last year's slump.

The funds' sudden return is a sign that many are betting on a sunnier outlook, writes Andy Home.

Lower ore grades and drought in Chile continued to hurt production.

Chile's top court turned down appeals filed by communities and environmentalists against the mining project last May.

China's economy grew 3% last year, one of the weakest annual growth figures in nearly half a century.

Copper stocks in LME registered warehouses stand at 83,325 tonnes are already low.

The industry is flush with cash after last year’s record profits, while boards and managers believe they have the support of key investors after promising to avoid the reckless overspending of the last cycle.

Hard commodities had a roller coaster year in 2022.