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Chile’s Cochilco boosts copper forecast to near $3 per pound in 2018

It expects an average global copper price of $2.95 per pound in 2018, a sharp upward revision from its mid-year estimate of $2.68, due to greater demand in China.

Reuters | October 18, 2017 | 9:08 am

BHP’s copper production up sharply, iron ore down

Fire shrinks Mt Whaleback iron ore production, but output at world's largest copper mine Escondida in Chile jumps 23%.

Frik Els | October 17, 2017 | 3:35 pm

China’s plan to upgrade its industry by 2025 could increase copper demand by 232,000 tonnes

The Chinese government’s Made in China 2025 initiative will have a significant impact on copper demand in China, according to new research commissioned by the International Copper Association.

International Copper Association - ICA | October 17, 2017 | 11:30 am

Rio Tinto declares force majeure at Kennecott following fatal accident

Rio Tinto production of refined copper at the Utah-based division has been halted since Oct. 8 after a worker was exposed to sulfur dioxide gases at the plant. The employee died two days later.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 17, 2017 | 8:53 am

Copper price: Rio slashes production guidance

Delayed ramp-up at Escondida, mine sequencing at Kennecott.

Frik Els | October 16, 2017 | 4:57 pm

Copper price soars to highest since February 2014

Strength of Chinese economy continues to surprise as country's leaders gather to set out economic goals.

Frik Els | October 16, 2017 | 12:06 pm

Car manufacturers are electrifying copper, “The metal of the future”

As many of you know, copper is often seen as an indicator of economic health, historically falling when overall manufacturing and construction is in contraction mode, rising in times of expansion. That appears to be the case today.

Frank Holmes - U.S. Global Investors | October 16, 2017 | 11:25 am