Aluminum Tops $3,050/ton and Nickel Near $16,900 Highlight Supply-Side Pressures in Metals Markets
Aluminum tops $3,050/ton and nickel nears $16,900 amid global supply constraints, policy curbs, and energy costs, despite uneven demand.
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Copper Surpasses $5.8 per Pound Amid Chilean Strikes and Supply Pressures
Copper tops $5.8/lb as Chilean strikes and U.S. tariffs tighten supply, pushing prices near record highs amid strong demand.
Labor Strike Hits Capstone's Mantoverde Copper Mine in Chile Amid Demands for Greater Share of Record Profits
Workers at Capstone's Mantoverde copper mine in Chile strike for higher profit share amid record prices, risking major production losses.
Copper Slips in Final 2025 Session Amid Profit-Taking but Records Biggest Annual Gain Since 2009
Copper fell over 1% in 2025's final session but posted its biggest annual gain since 2009, driven by supply issues and strong demand.
Copper Rebounds Toward Record High, Driven by Supply Risks and Industrial Demand
US copper nears record high on supply risks from mine outages and protests, plus strong demand from clean energy and tech sectors.
Nickel Prices Surge Over 2% Daily, Reaching Highest Level Since May Amid Supply Cut Speculation
Nickel prices rose over 2% daily to $15,974/ton on supply cut speculation from Indonesia, despite rising inventories and weak stainless demand.
Copper Soars to Record Highs Amid Supply Risks and U.S. Tariff Threats
Copper prices hit record highs due to supply risks and potential new U.S. tariffs, with mining disruptions and trade tensions fueling the surge.
Palladium Falls Nearly 5% on Profit-Taking Despite Robust Annual Gains Approaching 100%
Palladium fell 5% on profit-taking but is up nearly 100% for 2025, driven by auto demand, supply shortages, and strong ETF inflows.
Copper Holds Near 5-Month Highs Supported by Strong US Economy and Supply Constraints
Copper prices near 5-month highs on strong US growth, tight supply, and smelter cuts; long-term demand remains robust amid industrial shifts.
Silver Prices in Egypt Surge Sharply; Gram Reaches EGP 26.72
Silver prices in Egypt surged to EGP 26.72/gram, up 2.18% recently, driven by global trends and industrial demand.
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