According to SMM statistics, China's copper scrap imports reached 2.3427 million mt in physical content in 2025, up 4.1% YoY. Among copper ingot imports, copper ingot imports stood out significantly, ...

The global copper market is experiencing price volatility due to a combination of factors, including scrap shortages, US-China trade tensions, and policy changes in China. China's halt on US copper ...

Possible US copper import tariffs might not impact copper prices and the share prices of copper producers in the way many investors expect. US copper markets have been preparing for tariffs by adding ...

The latest data from the General Administration of Customs shows that in December 2025, China imported 239,000 mt in physical ...

If downstream players engage in targeted investment, innovation and long-term supply commitments, they can reshape the copper ...

As the U.S. federal government raises the “critical” profile of copper, its gaze seems cast toward mining and primary production, John Gross says. Despite restricting certain types of scrap imports, ...

On February 25, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) to initiate an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 ...

Some US metal dealers are redirecting China-bound shipments of scrap copper through countries including Canada, Mexico and Vietnam in a risky move to avoid 10% import tariffs, according to people ...

Watch the fascinating process of turning scrap copper wires into fine, usable wire! From scrapping and melting to rolling, shaping, and drawing, see every step of creating high-quality copper wire ...

Statewide requirements to help prevent copper wire theft will become law on Jan. 1 despite a lawsuit by the scrap metal workers claiming the legislation will effectively shut down their industry. The ...

A lawsuit has been filed against the state, saying that a new law intended to prevent costly copper wire thefts will unintentionally shut down the state’s scrap metal industry if it goes into effect ...

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