Copper

Reuters reported that according to Xstrata (LSE:XTA), Chinese copper demand will rise almost 7 percent in 2012.

Reuters Africa reported that copper rose 1.90 cents at $3.6470 per pound after Eurozone's debt crisis eased.

Reuters reported that copper dropped below $8,000 a tonne on speculation over declining demand from top consumer China.

Reuters reported that Chile's copper production is expected to rise in 2012.

Bloomberg reported that KGHM Polska Miedz SA (OTC Pink:KGHPF) shares declined on concern over China's economic growth.

Reuters reported that copper dropped below $8,000 a tonne on concern over disappointing Chinese growth data.

The Associated Press reported that copper prices surged 2.2% after China's central bank announced an unexpected increase in loans in March.

Bloomberg reported that copper dropped 0.3 percent on concern over Europe's worsening debt crisis.

Reuters reported that copper inched down 7 cents on concern over Chinese economy and U.S. jobs growth.

Reuters reported that Roman Copper hopes to buy Romania's biggest copper mine, Cupru Min Abrud as it plans to meet government's conditions.