Xstrata Q1 Copper Production Dropped to 171,121 Metric Tonnes
Reuters reported that Xstrata's (LSE:XTA) first quarter copper production dropped to 171,121 metric tonnes (188,629 tons).
Reuters reported that Xstrata's (LSE:XTA) first quarter copper production dropped to 171,121 metric tonnes (188,629 tons).
Bloomberg reported that copper dropped 0.4% as data showed China’s manufacturing rose in April.
Seeking Alpha reported that Vale's (NYSE:VALE) attempt to start the largest copper mine in Brazil may lower copper prices.
Reuters reported that copper production will be affected by China's plan to shut down inefficient copper operations in 2012.
Reuters reported that copper surged 5.15 cents on signs of tight supply.
Bloomberg reported that OZ Minerals' (ASX:OZL) first-quarter output rose.
Reuters reported that copper surged 6.60 cents due to optimistic U.S. growth forecast by U.S. Federal Reserve.
Bloomberg reported that Jiangxi Copper's (SHA:600362) first quarter profit dropped 9.6 percent due to lower prices.
Reuters reported that Baja Mining (TSE:BAJ) wants to focus on copper output at the Boleo project, Mexico.
Reuters reported that LME copper dropped 0.4 percent to $8,118.50 per tonne.
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