The world copper market has seen a surplus of 48,000 tonnes between January and March of this year, compared with a 67,000 tonne deficit in the same year-ago period, an industry report showed on Monday. For full story, click here
Copper purchases by China to boost stockpiles may trigger the global market from surplus into deficit this year, boosting prices already underpinned by stimulus spending. For full story, click here
According to data from the International Copper Study Group (ICSG), global consumption of refined copper exceeded supply by 54 000 t between January and July tin 2008. For full news, click here
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