Rare earths are already feeling the squeeze of Chinese control. Other metals, including copper could end up the same way.

Copper prices are surging on AI data center demand, and Rio Tinto is emerging as the top miner poised to profit from a looming supply shortage.

Mining mergers are back in style. Rio Tinto, the industry’s fourth-most valuable company, has confirmed it is in talks to ...

Copper is extracted primarily from sulphide and oxide ores. About 80% of mine output comes from sulphide ores, which are processed through crushing, flotation, smelting and refining to produce copper ...

The United States has the resources necessary to compete with China for mastery over copper mining and refining.

Copper, often referred to as "red gold," is emerging as a vital asset in the context of technology and sustainability investments.

1. On June 30, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effects of imports of copper in all forms (copper), including copper ores, copper ...