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Copper Rises to Record Approaching $4.50 a Pound

Researcher — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:11:56 +0000

Bloomberg reports that Copper prices rose, extending a rally to a record approaching $4.50 a pound.

Northland Files Assessment Program for Hannukainen Project

Researcher — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:08:23 +0000

Northland Resources S.A. (TSE:NAU) files an Exploitation (Mining) Concession application to the Finnish Ministry of Employment and the Economy for the Hannukainen iron Oxide-Copper-Gold project.

Copper Rises to Record in London on Growth Outlook

Researcher — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:16:49 +0000

Businessweek reports that Copper climbed to a record in London on speculation economic growth next year.

Copper, Zinc Lead Industrial Metal Slump on China Demand Concern

Researcher — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:09:34 +0000

Bloomberg reports that Copper prices fell the most in four months on concern that China will act to slow its economy, eroding demand for metals.

Copper in London Drops by 0.2%, Reversing Earlier Gain

Researcher — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 02:06:45 +0000

Bloomberg reports that Copper in London dropped 0.2 percent to $8,132.75 a metric ton.

Copper, platinum, palladium rise amid investor expectations

Researcher — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:45:55 +0000

The Canadian Press reports that copper, platinum and palladium are advancing amid expectations that the economy could be growing stronger.

India Copper Edged Lower on Continued Profit Taking

Reporter — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:07:56 +0000

India copper futures edged lower on Friday on continued profit-taking, as investors awaited U.S. jobs data to gauge the health of the U.S. economy. For full story, click here

Economic optimism drives copper to 10 month high

Reporter — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:02:33 +0000

By Leia Michele Toovey- Exclusive to Copper Investing News Optimism surrounding an economic recovery drove copper to a ten month high on Wednesday, as investors flooded the market with money, betting on stronger demand. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange hit $6,149 a tonne, the highest since last October, up slightly from Tuesday’s high [...]

Chilean President declared Copper Price Surge Signal of Economy Recovery

Reporter — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:23:53 +0000

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet declared that the price surge of the international copper is a clear signal that the world economy is recovering. For full story, click here

Positive Sentiment Drives Copper to Monthly High

Reporter — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:21:38 +0000

By Leia Michele Toovey- Exclusive to Copper Investing News U.S. copper futures hit a one-month high above $2.40 per lb Wednesday morning, as a rally in equities restored confidence in the global economy. Equities rallied as data showed better-than-expected manufacturing and industrial production. Additional impetus to copper’s rally came by way of dollar weakness, and [...]