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The United States is leveraging offtake deals and state-backed funding to compete with China for Africa's critical minerals—targeting copper, cobalt and more in the DRC, Guinea and Zambia—aiming to steer output into U.S.-aligned value chains; while Congo's major assets remain Chinese-controlled and disputes persist, the push signals Washington's preference for financial tools over direct mining presence.
Copper prices are surging and demand is expected to outpace supply for the next decade. The Pebble Mine in Alaska sits on vast copper and gold deposits but has been blocked by an EPA veto since 2014, stalling what could be a key domestic source for AI-driven infrastructure. Projections from S&P Global warn of a roughly 10 million metric ton copper shortfall by 2040 unless new mines come online, reviving calls to reevaluate permitting and push for domestic production amid political and environmental opposition across administrations.
Gold, silver, copper and tin surged to new record highs as geopolitical tensions and concerns about Federal Reserve independence spurred risk-off buying. Gold rose to as high as $4,641 per troy ounce, silver topped $90 per ounce, copper hit about $13,407 per tonne, tin reached roughly $54,760 per tonne, and platinum climbed to about $2,478 per tonne. Analysts say the move is unusually synchronized across metals and largely driven by geopolitical fears and policy uncertainty, with investors watching for potential tariffs and Fed developments.
Gold, silver, copper and tin surged to record highs as investors bet on additional US rate cuts and improving Chinese sentiment, aided by a softer dollar and supply constraints that bolster both precious and base metals.
A Chinese manufacturer, Guangzhou Xinhongzheng Electronic Technology, signals that power supplies could rise about 6-10% and CPU coolers 6-8% due to higher costs for raw materials like copper, silver, and tin. The note advises buyers to stock up in January before promotions end in February, noting that ~90% of products are currently discounted and may soon sell at full price with higher markups. While the claim mentions potential for even larger hikes, there is no independent verification yet and the situation across the supply chain remains uncertain. Copper and silver demand, notably from data centers, underpins the broader price pressure on these PC components.
Geopolitical tensions, notably around Venezuela, are lifting hard assets as oil, gold, silver and copper rally, fueling talk of a 2026 commodities supercycle driven by inflation dynamics, AI-related capex, and evolving monetary policy expectations.
Rio Tinto is rekindling talks with Glencore for a potential $260 billion megamerger aimed at creating the world's largest mining group, focusing on copper assets amid sector consolidation and strategic growth in critical metals for the energy transition.
Copper prices have reached a new high due to concerns over potential supply disruptions, highlighting ongoing volatility in the commodity market.
Oil prices experienced volatility due to geopolitical tensions in Venezuela, while gold and silver prices rose as safe havens amid macroeconomic uncertainty. Copper hit a record high driven by supply concerns and tariff uncertainties. Meanwhile, agricultural commodities like coffee and cocoa saw mixed movements influenced by export surges and weather conditions.
Copper prices are on track for their largest annual increase in over 15 years, driven by fears of global shortages, increased demand from renewable energy sectors, and supply disruptions due to mining accidents, with prices surpassing $12,000 a tonne.
In 2025, gold and silver prices surged dramatically due to Federal Reserve rate cuts and geopolitical fears, while copper, often seen as an economic health indicator, is poised for a significant rally driven by rising demand from AI infrastructure needs and a supply deficit. Investors are considering copper stocks like Freeport-McMoRan and Southern Copper, as well as ETFs like COPX, to capitalize on this potential growth in the upcoming years.
Copper prices hit record highs in China and New York due to supply concerns and a weaker US dollar, with global markets rallying as investors anticipate tighter supplies in 2026 amid a year of geopolitical and supply shocks, and copper benefiting from the energy transition.
Copper prices have reached a record high due to concerns over tariffs and shortages, reflecting increased demand and supply constraints.
A small study suggests that a supplement mix of resveratrol and copper may reduce the aggressiveness of glioblastoma brain tumors by altering cancer biomarkers, supporting a shift from traditional tumor-killing approaches to tumor healing and modulation of cancer biology. The treatment was well-tolerated with no side effects, but further research is needed to validate these findings.
Copper prices are nearing $12,000 per ton in 2025, driven by trade tensions, supply constraints, and strong demand from the energy transition and AI infrastructure, with forecasts suggesting prices could reach $13,000 in 2026 amid ongoing supply stress and production challenges.