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Copper prices hit record highs amid supply and smelting woes

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Latest: Copper prices rise on tight supply and Chinese demand

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

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Global critical mineral supply chain and sovereignty shifts

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Latest: African leaders urge local mineral processing at UN summit

Global demand for critical minerals—including cobalt, nickel, lithium, copper, and gold—is rising due to the energy transition, digitalization, and the expansion of artificial intelligence and data centers. While demand

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US-China polysilicon tariff and price dispute

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Latest: China solar wafer prices decline as market demand weakens

In early August 2026, the White House announced trade measures to set minimum import prices and impose tariffs on polysilicon and related products, citing Section 232 national-security concerns. On 6 August, President Do

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China's semiconductor self-sufficiency efforts and hurdles

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Latest: China faces HBM supply challenges in NVIDIA chip replacement efforts

By late 2026, China’s pursuit of semiconductor self-sufficiency has encountered significant technical and economic hurdles. While the U.S. has transitioned to a case-by-case licensing system—allowing ByteDance and Tencen

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US-South Korea semiconductor investment negotiations

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Latest: South Korea and U.S. negotiate chip investments amid tariff concerns

Negotiations regarding South Korea’s $350 billion investment commitment to the United States have faced complexities as both nations navigate semiconductor production priorities. Initially, South Korea’s Industry Minist

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US-China drone tariff and export control dispute

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Latest: US implements tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones

The United States has implemented a tiered tariff structure on imported drones and components, citing national security concerns and the need to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. Under a proclamation signed by Pres

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Anthropic legal and regulatory tensions with US government

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Latest: Anthropic wins legal challenge against Pentagon designation

The AI company Anthropic has entered a period of heightened tension with the United States government. To manage expanding international relations and domestic government interactions, Anthropic appointed Mariano-Florent

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Polestar exits US market; faces $25M dealer lawsuit

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Latest: Polestar faces U.S. restructuring amid regulatory hurdles

The U.S. Department of Commerce denied Polestar an exemption under the Connected Vehicle Rule, blocking the Swedish, Geely-owned brand from selling new models in the United States after the 2027 model year due to nationa

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