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Virtus, a US-based firm, has agreed to acquire Chemaf SA, a Congolese copper and cobalt miner, in a move that aligns with Washington's efforts to secure critical mineral supplies.

A potential tie-up between Rio Tinto and Glencore could create a $260 billion mining giant, controlling key metals at a time of slowing supply growth, making it an attractive deal for the companies.

China's metals markets are experiencing a surge in trading activity due to a bullish outlook, with record-high open interest in base metals and near-record open interest in lithium, driven by concerns about supply and lower interest rates.

Copper prices have reached a record high due to supply disruptions and improved global economic prospects, with the benchmark three-month futures price exceeding $11,146 per ton.

Copper prices surged to a new record high of $11,400 per ton due to soaring orders from South Korea and Taiwan, driven by global supply woes, with prices increasing by 30% year-to-date.

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AI-driven copper demand is expected to rise by 50% by 2040, potentially leading to a supply squeeze due to long lead times for new mines, with a projected demand-supply gap of 10 million tons.

The copper alloy connector market is expected to experience significant growth due to the increasing demand for electrification of transport and modernization of power grids.

Goldman Sachs analysts believe the market has a 'cleaner' setup heading into December, citing improved market breadth and volatility metrics, as well as a reset in positioning among systematic strategies.

Copper prices have reached a record high above $12,000 per ton due to supply disruptions and US trade policies, setting the stage for the biggest annual gain since 2009.

Copper Markets US, the US arm of Copper, has become a FINRA member and SEC-registered broker-dealer, enabling it to offer a range of services including qualified custody, staking, financing, and OTC services.

China's copper market gauge rallies to $100, a over 1-year high, driven by a tax crackdown that has spurred a scrap shortage and increased demand for imports, potentially impacting copper prices and related assets.