Scientists working towards superconductors that allow current to flow without energy loss Researchers’ better understanding of copper-oxygen bonds may lead to the development of more efficient superconductors. Staff Writer | January 20, 2023 | 7:01 am
Record open interest in CME Group’s copper options Copper Options average daily volume was at 12,513 contracts month-to-date, up 410% versus a year ago. Reuters | January 19, 2023 | 5:33 pm
Peru unrest threatens to choke off almost 2% of global copper supply Protests in Peru are threatening to choke off access to almost $4 billion worth of copper. Bloomberg News | January 19, 2023 | 1:24 pm
Column: Exchanges diversify as base metals trade shrinks in 2022 Volumes have fallen every month year-on-year since the suspension of nickel trading and the decision to cancel trades. Reuters | January 19, 2023 | 10:46 am
Congo president demands more from $6.2 billion China metals deal “The Chinese, they’ve made a lot of money and made a lot of profit from this contract,” Tshisekedi said in an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Bloomberg News | January 19, 2023 | 10:22 am
Talon Metals strikes new nickel-copper mineralization in Minnesota Earlier this year, Tesla signed its first US nickel supply deal with Talon. Reuters | January 19, 2023 | 8:55 am
Copper price on the way up, but with many ‘ifs’ Long copper positions are building on both the LME and the COMEX. Reuters | January 19, 2023 | 8:39 am
Vedanta to sell overseas zinc business to India unit for $2.98 billion Vedanta has $900 million of debt due in the first half of 2023. Bloomberg News | January 19, 2023 | 7:58 am
Congo sees deal on $6bn China mining contract overhaul this year The government is in active talks with representatives of Sicomines. Reuters | January 19, 2023 | 7:44 am