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Eurozone Weighs Down Copper, but Japan Growth and US Industrial Demand Give Hope

Shihoko Goto — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:00:02 +0000

The Eurozone's outlook is weighing down on the global economy and copper demand for now, but signs of Japanese economic recovery and a pick up in US industrial output may give momentum to the red metal.

Could US Economic Growth Offset Chinese Copper Demand?

Shihoko Goto — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:00:03 +0000

A slowdown in the Chinese economy and a cooling off of its real estate market are weighing down on the global copper market. But a rebound in US growth will only partially offset China’s decreased appetite for the red metal.

Copper Mining in Africa

Shihoko Goto — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:45:00 +0000

International interest in African copper is on the rise, particularly in South Africa, Zambia, and the Congo, despite a rise in the price of copper and increased scrutiny of mining activities from African governments.

Copper Remains a Buy for Speculators

Shihoko Goto — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:15:26 +0000

Speculative buying of copper is seen to remain strong despite the downside risks in the global economy, which will bolster opportunities for junior miners.

Copper Gains on US Outlook, China Easing Hopes

Shihoko Goto — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:38 +0000

Copper is rising on signs of improvement in the US economy, and hopes that China will ease credit to jump-start the economy.

Barclays’ Copper Traders Join List of Market Mavericks

Shihoko Goto — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:15:08 +0000

Barclays Capital may have weathered spectacular losses by two of its copper traders, but the market is no stranger to maverick dealers.

KGHM to Make Decision on Ajax Copper Project

Jessica Oman — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:51:07 +0000

Mineweb reported that feasibility study results on the Ajax Copper Project mean KGHM (OTC Pink:KGHPF) must decide whether or not to go ahead with the project.

Investing in Copper: Copper ETPs

Leia Toovey — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:45:58 +0000

Following copper's 2010 bull run, exchange-traded products have been gaining interest with investors seeking exposure to the copper market.

Eurozone Crisis Weighs Down Copper Demand, but Bulls Run On Outlook

Shihoko Goto — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:33:03 +0000

The Eurozone's woes continue to keep copper prices down, but optimism prevails as many analysts see global demand rising over the next year.

Copper Tumbles, Eurozone on the Brink of Financial Contagion

Leia Toovey — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:40:06 +0000

Copper dropped a two-week low Thursday, as the mounting debt crisis in Europe sparked fears of a potential default.