London copper steady on Chinese demand signals

If approved by parliament, Chinalco could begin construction by the middle of next year.

Analyst says that there are strong competing interests between Congress and small-scale miners that could escalate.

Lower Chinese steel product inventory driven by robust exports also supported iron ore prices above $100/t.

The Tsetsaut Skii km Lax Ha Nation wants the province to declare that it failed to fulfill its duty to consult with them.