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A key copper-export route in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been disrupted after a bridge collapse, affecting copper shipments from the world's second-largest producer.

Argentina's mining industry is poised for a potential $40 billion boost if the country revises its strict glacier protection laws, but environmental groups are opposing the change.

Zambia plans to establish a stabilization fund using excess copper revenues, aiming to mitigate potential market fluctuations in the copper price.

The article discusses the impact of Trump's tariffs on the copper market, with Freeport-McMoRan's CEO highlighting potential supply chain disruptions and price volatility.

Copper prices rose for a second day due to uncertainty around US tariff policy and a decline in the US dollar, indicating a positive impact on copper prices.

Copper prices have retreated from a record high due to conflicting expectations of long-term demand and near-term stockpiling, making it unlikely to follow the near-term gold rally.

Rio Tinto's full-year profit remains flat due to declining iron ore profits, despite improvements in copper and aluminum sales, highlighting the impact of China's economic slowdown on the company's key iron ore unit.

A recent study suggests that the US has sufficient copper supplies, whereas China is facing a shortage, emphasizing the importance of copper processing over stockpiling.

BHP Group's earnings increased by 21% due to copper price surge, despite a decline in iron ore and steelmaking coal sales in China.

China's environment ministry has implemented a new carbon reporting requirement for key polluters, including petrochemicals plants, copper smelters, and airlines, as part of its efforts to expand the nation's carbon market.

China's metals market has seen a surge in trading volume and open interest, driven by retail investors' enthusiasm for precious and industrial metals, leading to volatile price swings.

Copper prices have shown resilience despite market volatility, with macro factors influencing the market, according to Amy Gower, Lead Metals and Mining Commodities Strategist at Morgan Stanley.