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  • India challenges high US tariffs on some copper imports at WTO

    India challenges high US tariffs on some copper imports at WTO

    New Delhi told the WTO that the US tariffs were 'safeguard measures' and not notified by Washington as per the rules of the Geneva-based trade body

  • Copper prices slump 4% to hit all time low of Rs 861.70/kg in futures trade

    Copper prices slump 4% to hit all time low of Rs 861.70/kg in futures trade

    The sell-off followed President Donald Trump’s announcement to exclude refined copper from the upcoming tariff package set to take effect on Friday, triggering a sharp reversal in sentiment, the brokerage firm said

  • Wired For Growth: Copper scrap imports rise in Jan-June on cable sector demand

    Wired For Growth: Copper scrap imports rise in Jan-June on cable sector demand

    Incumbents have stepped up their expansion plans in order to preserve market share, as large corporates prepare to enter the sector.

  • Indian refiners set to face negative refining charges amid global copper shortage

    Indian refiners set to face negative refining charges amid global copper shortage

    Lower TC/RC margins could result in a 25–30 percent hit to Hindalco's copper EBITDA.

  • US tariffs may moderate offtake of downstream copper products, say analysts

    US tariffs may moderate offtake of downstream copper products, say analysts

    Industry observers expect that Indian exporters may eventually redirect supply towards alternative markets or capitalise on the growing domestic demand in sectors like power, construction, and electric vehicles.

  • Dr Copper faces a tough tariff challenge

    Dr Copper faces a tough tariff challenge

    The steep 50% tariff, similar to that levied on steel and aluminium, could be a bargaining chip for Trump or a move to localise production. Which one it is will determine how the industry shapes up in the coming years

  • Hindustan Copper, Vedanta shares jump up to 5% on soaring copper prices globally

    Hindustan Copper, Vedanta shares jump up to 5% on soaring copper prices globally

    Copper prices shot up globally after record shipments to US, following Trump's tariff threats.

  • Copper: A strategic material for modern warfare

    Copper: A strategic material for modern warfare

    Copper is crucial to India’s defence manufacturing, enabling advanced systems in vehicles like the CCIV, supporting communication, radar, and weapon technologies for modern combat effectiveness

  • Vedanta keeping IPO option open for Zambian Konkola Copper Mines, CFO says

    Vedanta keeping IPO option open for Zambian Konkola Copper Mines, CFO says

    Konkola Copper Mines has reserves and resources of 16 million tonnes of highest grade copper. The mine also has cobalt reserves and resources amounting to 412,000 tonnes, reinforcing its potential as one of the top five cobalt producers globally.

  • 'Let's make it a mission': Vedanta's Anil Agarwal sees 'great opportunity' in copper for India

    'Let's make it a mission': Vedanta's Anil Agarwal sees 'great opportunity' in copper for India

    Agarwal said copper is the new super metal and it is heavily used in every advanced technology, whether EVs, renewable energy infrastructure, AI or defence equipment

  • Chile's Codelco to supply copper concentrate to Adani Group-owned smelter

    Chile's Codelco to supply copper concentrate to Adani Group-owned smelter

    The supply will begin this year, said Codelco, whose chairman, Maximo Pacheco, met Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani at the conglomerate's headquarters in Ahmedabad

  • Dr Copper's being served a bitter tariff pill

    Dr Copper's being served a bitter tariff pill

    Copper prices have already zoomed in 2025, more so in the US. Will there be more pain in store?

  • Copper stocks rise amid Trump's tariff threat on copper imports

    Copper stocks rise amid Trump's tariff threat on copper imports

    US President Donald Trump had requested the Commerce Department to investigate into potential copper tariffs in February, 2025.

  • Trump may implement copper import tariffs within weeks

    Trump may implement copper import tariffs within weeks

    Trump has threatened to impose a duty of as much as a 25% on all copper imports

  • Hindustan Copper shares jump 6% as copper prices hit record high over Trump tariff fears

    Hindustan Copper shares jump 6% as copper prices hit record high over Trump tariff fears

    Traders scrambled to send as much metal to US as possible ahead of the tariffs. This, in turn, reduced the supply in the rest of the world, shooting up copper prices.

  • India holds talks with Congo for pact to source cobalt, copper, say sources

    India holds talks with Congo for pact to source cobalt, copper, say sources

    The world's fastest-growing major economy, India has launched efforts to secure critical minerals from resource-rich nations such as Congo, Mongolia and Zambia to help energy transition efforts and fill growing demand from its industries.

  • Vedanta Resources in stake sale talks with global investors for Zambia Copper mines

    Vedanta Resources in stake sale talks with global investors for Zambia Copper mines

    The move comes as the mining conglomerate seeks to raise funds to ramp up production at one of the world's largest high-grade copper deposits.

  • Hindustan Copper set to benefit as slumping refining charges shift leverage toward mining companies

    Hindustan Copper set to benefit as slumping refining charges shift leverage toward mining companies

    The shortage of copper began intensifying around 2021-2022, driven by the growing mismatch between limited supply and the increasing demand for the metal.

  • Copper demand rises 13% to 1,700 kilo tonnes in FY24

    Copper demand rises 13% to 1,700 kilo tonnes in FY24

    Traditionally, building construction and infrastructure account for 43 per cent of copper demand while contributing 11 per cent to GDP, International Copper Association India said in a statement.

  • Tech and energy transition will fuel strong demand for copper globally

    Tech and energy transition will fuel strong demand for copper globally

    Copper’s demand is expected to shoot up but its supply through mines is another story

  • The race for critical materials and how India can get ahead

    The race for critical materials and how India can get ahead

    Copper and nickel are indispensable to build up our renewable energy and EV industry without being overly reliant on external sources. Getting a grip on their supply is tied to India’s long-term goals of carbon neutrality. Recycling will be integral to the strategy of building up a reliable supply

  • Gautam Adani’s billion dollar copper play slows amid mining shortfall

    Gautam Adani’s billion dollar copper play slows amid mining shortfall

    Adani Enterprises Ltd. is likely to start processing the first copper concentrates or ore at its plant in the western Indian state of Gujarat in November and will build up slowly from there, according to people familiar with the matter.

  • Copper futures gain on higher spot demand

    Copper futures gain on higher spot demand

    Copper prices increased by Rs.5.75 to Rs. 826.90 per kilogram in the futures market, driven by heightened spot demand.

  • What BHP’s commodity outlook says about copper, iron ore

    What BHP’s commodity outlook says about copper, iron ore

    The near term outlook appears to be soft as China’s economic recovery is not helping, although the longer-term outlook may remain bright due to the green transition

  • Hindalco plans expansion into copper foil to tap into growing market for EVs, energy storage

    Hindalco plans expansion into copper foil to tap into growing market for EVs, energy storage

    The latest foray comes as the Aditya-Birla flagship company aims at capitalizing on the accelerating demand in the battery materials market. Last year, Hindalco had announced plans to manufacture fine-quality aluminium foil used in rechargeable batteries, with an investment of Rs 800 crore

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