Copper

Copper is one of the most commonly used of the base metals, and when in high demand, copper is a reliable indicator of our economic health. But its importance isn’t confined to electrical wires and thermal conductors. Copper also plays a vital role in the rise of renewable energies and the production of electric vehicles, helping us transition to a low-carbon economy.

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‘Extreme’ trucking tightness in Europe underpins elevated base metals premiums

Availability and the costs of trucking are now starting to significantly impact the flow of material in continental Europe, putting pressures on supply chains and keeping base metals premiums elevated, participants have told Fastmarkets

May 12, 2022

Callum Perry

Shanghai bonded base metals stocks diverge in April amid Covid-19 controls; copper build-up slows

The build-up of Shanghai bonded copper stocks continued in April, albeit at a slower pace, with restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid-19 disrupting logistics, particularly earlier in the month

May 5, 2022

Sally Zhang

Copper is top performer in Friday morning rebound for LME base metals

Copper and zinc made the biggest morning gains among the base metals on the London Metal Exchange on Friday, April 29, supported by the Chinese government’s commitment to supporting its economy through its ongoing Covid-19 lockdowns

April 29, 2022

Ana de Liz

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