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July: Most Volatile Month for Comex Copper in Years
July 2025 was the most volatile month for Comex copper prices, driven by a sudden policy shift by the White House. The Trump administration's decision to reduce the scope of copper tariffs—limiting them to finished products only—triggered a price collapse in the final...
Oil Prices Drop 5% on Expectations of Increased Supply
Crude oil prices fell about 5% last week, driven by expectations of easing supply pressures following the announcement of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025. Russia, the world's...
Copper Concentrate Treatment Charges Rise – Biggest Increase in Six Weeks
The weekly treatment charges (TC) index for copper concentrates recorded the sharpest increase in six weeks, rising $2.10/t. The increase was supported by increased availability of immediate shipments and volumes for the fourth quarter, with smelters seeing further...
Century Aluminum to Restart 50,000 Tons of Idle Production at Mt. Holly
Century Aluminum Company has announced a plan to restart over 50,000 tons of idle production capacity at its Mt. Holly smelter in the US state of South Carolina. The move, according to the Chicago-based producer, will increase domestic primary aluminum production in...