Lopez Obrador has accused the company, which extracts limestone in southern part of the country, of environmental damage.

With VerAI’s AI-powered targeting technology, the company intends to set new industry standards for environmentally conscious mineral exploration activities.

The metal's strength has been linked to central bank purchases, robust demand from Asia and elevated geopolitical tensions.

Several developments in 2024 have emboldened copper bulls and drawn in a rising tide of speculative money.

At least 100,000 metric tons of copper are en route to the US CME exchange, Reuters sources say.