Copper Market News provides copper investors with the latest up-to-date market news and trends on topics ranging from supply and demand, copper prices, regional events, and upcoming conferences.

U.S. copper futures ended up over 2 percent

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

On Tuesday, U.S. copper futures ended up over 2 percent buoyed by expectations of stronger Chinese demand and fresh investment flows into the broader metals complex.

Chile's Chuqui copper miners begin strike

Monday, January 4, 2010

On Monday, Union workers at Chile’s giant Chuquicamata copper complex, the world’s second biggest, began a strike over pay early. This stoppage will hit world No. 1 producer Codelco’s output.

US copper value down

Friday, December 18, 2009

On Thursday, U.S. copper futures ended with sharp losses. Analysts believe that the shift in momentum could pull prices of the copper value back down toward $3.00 a lb.

US copper update

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

On Monday, U.S. copper futures pushed higher after news of a financial bailout for debt-laden Dubai supported sentiment and added to last week’s positive.

US copper ends down setting record low

Friday, December 11, 2009

On thursday, U.S. copper futures remained lower, after setting a fresh two-week low, with a rise in the dollar inspiring more investors to sell and take end-of-year profits.

Chile's copper output rises 9.8% in Oct

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

In the month of October, World’s biggest copper producing country,Chile, saw a significant 9.8% rise in its output [CLCOPP=ECI]from the same month last year.

US copper market update

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

On Tuesday, U.S. copper futures settled lower. This was after mixed economic data offered no new direction for prices and investor position.

Otish Energy Acquires Lac Des Coudes Copper-REE Property

Friday, November 20, 2009

Otish Energy Inc.(TSX VENTURE:OEI) has entered into a property purchase and sale agreement with Val-D’Or, Quebec, to acquire a 100% interest in 18 mineral claims forming the Lac Des Coudes Property in the Bourbon Township, Lac-St-Jean Area of Quebec.

Copper hits 14-month high

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

On Wednesday, Copper rallied to its highest level in 14 months. The dollar continues to fell and the equity market bounced back.

Copper rallied to its highest level in 13-1/2 months

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

On Monday, Copper rallied to its highest level in 13-1/2 months. The weakening of the dollar lead to additional support.

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