One eye-popping prediction shows why copper prices could continue to surge for years to come

An analysis from S&P Global predicts that the AI boom will drive demand higher for years at a time when supply is expected to ...

Copper is the prize in mining megadeals

Overall, copper would account for 36% of the combined company’s earnings, according to Jefferies, making the metal its ...

The World Needs a Lot More Copper. But Will There Be Enough Supply?

Copper is one of the world’s most ubiquitous metals, used in just about everything that’s electrified: smartphones, ...

Booming Copper Demand Drives Mining Megadeals

Rio Tinto and Glencore are in talks to create the world’s largest mining company, with a market value of more than $200 ...

Factbox-The World's Top 10 Copper Mines as Glencore Confirms Early Takeover Talks With Rio Tinto

Jan 8 (Reuters) - Glencore ‌said ​on Thursday ‌it was in early ​talks to be acquired by ‍Rio Tinto,, a ​combination that ...

The future depends on copper, but a coming shortage makes it a ‘systemic risk’ to the economy and a strategic flashpoint, S&P Global warns

S&P Global estimated copper demand will jump 50% from current levels to 42 million metric tons by 2040 while supply will ...