Copper Futures News - September 2026
First Quantum Could Restart Cobre Panama to Fund Its Closure
A Panamanian government commission has recommended the orderly closure of First Quantum Minerals’ Cobre Panama mine, reversing expectations that the government...
Antofagasta Faces Centinela Strike Vote in Chile, Contract Talks Stall
Two unions representing workers at Antofagasta Minerals’ Centinela copper mine in Chile began a strike vote on September 26, 2026, after contract negotiations...
Copper Surges Past $14,700, Driven by Chilean Production Crisis
Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange reached an all-time high. Three-month futures surpassed $14,700 per tonne. Supply concerns in Chile, the world's top...
Fed Hikes Rates to 4.00% — Can Copper Weather a Stronger Dollar and Costlier Capital, or Is This the Start of a Deeper Slide?
Copper held its ground — barely — after the Federal Reserve delivered its first rate hike since July 2023, lifting the benchmark target range by 25 basis...
Fed Raises Rates to 4.00%, First Hike Since 2023 to Fight Inflation
The U.S. Federal Reserve increased its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points. The new target range stands at 3.75% to 4.00%. This decision marks the first...