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Copper MMI: Copper prices continue to decline

The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) decreased by 3.4% in August, as forms of the metal included in the index dropped (with the exception of Chinese copper scrap). We’re offering timely emails with exclusive analyst commentary and some best practice advice. Sign up here. Copper prices trend downward Similarly to the index, LME copper prices […]

Copper MMI: Copper prices consolidate

The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) decreased by 7.3% for this month’s reading, as copper prices declined. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals markets and buying strategies. Copper stock Since the beginning of the year, there have been concerns over copper […]

Copper MMI: Copper price cools in second half of May after reaching all-time high

The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased by 7.8% for this month’s reading, as the copper price remains high but dipped below the $10,000/mt level. Each month, MetalMiner hosts a webinar on a specific metals topic. Explore the upcoming webinars and sign up for each on the MetalMiner Events page. Copper prices retrace On May […]

Copper MMI: Copper price soars to record high amid tightness, dollar’s slide

The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) surged by 10.6% for this month’s reading, as the copper price has soared to a record high. Become part of the MetalMiner LinkedIn group and stay connected to trends we’re watching and interesting metal facts. Copper prices reach record highs Last month, MetalMiner’s Stuart Burns dissected various views on […]

Copper MMI: Copper price stabilizes in March

The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell by 2.8% for this month’s reading. Sign up today for Gunpowder, MetalMiner’s free, biweekly e-newsletter featuring news, analysis and more. Copper stabilizes after late February, early March drop The LME three-month copper price surged to a peak of $9,560 in late February. However, like nickel, the red metal cooled […]

Copper MMI: Traders take profits after copper price surges to 10-year high

The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) picked up by 12.6% for this month’s reading, as the copper price surged to a 10-year high last month. The MetalMiner Best Practice Library offers a wealth of knowledge and tips to help buyers stay on top of metals markets and buying strategies. Copper price rise The copper price […]

Copper MMI: Copper demand likely to remain strong well into 2021

The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased for the fourth consecutive month, rising by 1.1%, as copper demand is likely to remain strong this year. Copper prices traded sideways throughout January, which proved to be a slow month for the red metal. Most of its momentum over the past year came from China, which has […]

Copper MMI: Prices pick up after a slow December

The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased 3.3% this month, as copper producers have faced challenges that are impacting supply. After a slow December, copper prices continued to increase the first week of January. Prices surpassed the $8,000/mt mark. However, copper prices remain volatile. As the pandemic continues to develop, the U.S. dollar remains around […]

Copper MMI: China’s new exchange signals change

The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased 11.0%. Are you on the hook for communicating the company’s steel performance to the executive team? See what should be in that report! New copper futures contract On Nov. 19, the Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE), a subsidiary of the SHFE, started trading new bonded copper futures contracts. This contract […]

Copper MMI: Copper price reaches 28-month high

The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) increased 1.2% this month, as copper prices surged to a 28-month high in October. Copper price gains Copper prices reached a 28-month high at $6,901.50/mt on Oct. 22. The price has lost support since, potentially due to surging global coronavirus infections and stalled U.S. stimulus negotiations. Copper is a […]

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