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Copper
Copper is so hot that a mining firm turned down a $39 billion takeover bid because it was too low
Apr 29, 2024
And the price of the metal is only likely to increase.
The price of copper has been rising. That's good news for the economy.
by
Henry Epp
Apr 9, 2024
Until the price rises so much it causes inflation, anyway.
The price of copper is an economic indicator, and right now, it's falling
by
Lily Jamali
May 25, 2023
The problem? Too little demand, too much supply. Rising interest rates are also contributing to weaker demand around the world.
Surging demand for copper means its price is rising too
by
Lily Jamali
Jan 24, 2023
The metal is crucial renewable energy technology and the transition away from fossil fuels.
The prices of industrial metals are surging. That's probably good news for the world economy.
by
Andy Uhler
Nov 15, 2022
The increases are seen as an indicator of strength, though they might fuel more inflation.
As an economic indicator, copper is worth its weight in gold
by
Matt Levin
Aug 20, 2021
Copper has long been seen as an economic predictor. So why are prices dipping, and what are the implications?
Copper’s soaring price points to recovery, green-economy demand
May 10, 2021
Copper, especially, is a key ingredient in electric cars, wind turbines and batteries. Suppliers are not ready to meet the demand.
For public good, not for profit.
Copper thefts a common and costly crime
by
Peggy Lowe
Feb 7, 2019
The Missouri Department of Transportation spent almost $1 million last year on repairing street lights caused by thefts of copper wire.
Kobe Steel falsified data about the strength of its metals used in planes and cars
by
David Brancaccio
and Janet Nguyen
Oct 10, 2017
Copper and aluminum from the Tokyo-based company went into products at about 200 companies.
There are hidden treasures in our sewage sludge
by
Levi Sharpe
Apr 8, 2016
Millions of dollars worth of valuable metals end up being flushed down the drain, some coming from our own bodies.