Why China is pivoting to Africa for copper

What do falling copper prices mean for the global economy? - Marketplace

You need copper to make just about anything in this economy. Usually, high demand for the metal correlates with strong economic growth.

Chinese Buyers Snapped Up Copper as Prices Plunged Below $8,500

Chinese copper buyers used Monday’s collapse in prices below $8,500 a ton to significantly increase purchases, traders said, helping to trigger a dramatic rebound even as a rout in other global markets deepened further.

Why China is pivoting to Africa for copper

Once a quiet workhorse of industry, copper has become a geopolitical flashpoint in the race for clean energy dominance.

Copper Market Plunges 15% in Historic Sell-Off, Shows Signs of Stabilization

TradingView data posted by analyst mattcamen early Monday morning reveals copper’s dramatic price collapse over the past week. The metal currently trades at $4.37405 per pound, showing minimal change from yesterday but reflecting a staggering 15% drop from late March levels. The price chart illustrates copper’s precipitous fall from the $5.10-$5.20 range it maintained through […]

Zambia's strategic moves to triple copper output by 2031 - DirectorsTalk

Zambia is implementing a series of strategic initiatives aimed at significantly boosting its copper production, with the ambitious goal of reaching 3.1 million tonnes annually by 2031. These efforts encompass government-led programmes and private sector investments designed to revitalise the nation’s mining sector and attract substantial foreign investment. In February 2025, the Zambian government introduced the Zambia Integrated Mining Informat…

Copper Declines Amid China Tariffs - Archer Financial Services

COPPER Copper futures declined to just above the $4.03 per pound on Monday, deepening last... The post Copper Declines Amid China Tariffs appeared first on Archer Financial Services.