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Copper prices hit record highs amid supply and smelting woes
30 clusters · 124 sources · last updated
Latest: Copper prices face volatility amid inflation and smelting margin collapse
Copper prices reached historic highs in September 2026, with LME 3-month contracts exceeding US$14,500–$14,800 per tonne. This surge is driven by a structural market deficit caused by declining ore grades and rising dema
Chilean mining: record investment amid lithium and watered-r
6 clusters · 14 sources · last updated
Latest: Chilean mining sees record investment despite falling lithium market share
The Chilean mining industry is undergoing a technological and human capital transformation driven by declining mineral grades and rising global demand. While copper concentrations have fallen, the energy transition and a