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Anglo American, Codelco Tensions Rise Over Chilean Copper Mines

Shihoko Goto — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:00:18 +0000

Codelco has taken legal action against Anglo American following the sale of a 24.5 percent stake in its Chilean operation to Japan's Mitsubishi, sparking tensions between Chile's global copper producers.

Copper as an Inflation Hedge

Leia Toovey — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:59:08 +0000

Copper can predict the health of the economy. When copper prices rises, it is seen as a prediction that the economy is about to grow; when copper drops, often a decline in the stock market follows. While investors seek ways to protect themselves against inflation, copper is an important commodity to consider.

Gold Futures Steady, Copper Hits New High

Anne Bagchi — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 23:44:36 +0000

Goldalert.com reports that COMEX gold futures, per the February contract, settled higher by 0.2% at $1,382.90 per ounce.

Copper slips on dollar

Anne Bagchi — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:21:50 +0000

Reuters reports that Copper ended lower on Monday after a slide in Chinese imports.

Doctor Copper: Copper Prices Gauge Economic Health

Melissa Pistilli — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 02:18:49 +0000

Copper, commonly called an economic “bellwether” due to its many uses in industry and commerce, has not escaped the eye of the informed investor. Often overlooked in favor of gold, silver and other precious metals, copper prices have soared since hitting the recessionary bottom in late 2008.

China’s Insatiable Thirst for Copper

Leia Toovey — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 01:20:28 +0000

China has been rapidly moving forward, to dominate the commodities rally and more than compensating for the rest of world’s shortcomings. Wayne Atwell, Managing Director at Casimir Capital L.P., comments on what he believes has made China a force to be reckoned with.

Opawica Explorations Inc. – Ontario Gold and Copper

Ingrid Sly — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:05:16 +0000

Opawica Explorations Inc. is a junior explorations company with interests in the exploration and development of mineral resource properties. They main focus is the 100% owned Atikwa Lake-Mayburn gold and copper project located near Kenora, Ontario.

Eurozone Economy Continues to Pressure Copper

Leia Toovey — Wed, 26 May 2010 04:36:53 +0000

Copper took a big hit on Tuesday, losing 3.2 percent on the COMEX as Eurozone fears gained momentum. All of the six main metals traded on the LME fell, led by nickel. Copper for delivery in three months lost 2.5 percent to $6,735 a metric tonne on the London Metal Exchange.

Goldman Fraud Charge Hits Copper Prices

Leia Toovey — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:02:36 +0000

As news over impending fraud charges against leading commodities player Goldman Sachs hit the market last Friday, copper witnessed considerable downside. Risk averse investors jumped from their positions, sending copper plummeting to a three month low.

China’s Credit Tightening Bad News for Copper

Leia Toovey — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:49:37 +0000

Copper prices backed off from the 20-month peak they scaled on Monday as China’s clamp down on credit stirred fresh fears that the red metal’s rally has been overdone.