US may have shaved its metal tariffs but the steel wall facing Indian exporters remains standing Tariff modifications in the United States bring a touch of relief for Indian exporters, particularly with reduced duties on select metal-involved equipment. Despite this, the persistent high tariffs on imports like steel, aluminum, and copper suggest limited benefit for India’s metal sector overall. Yet, firms leveraging U.S. The Economic Times · Jun 2
Vedanta's Zambian unit shuts copper smelter for maintenance Vedanta's Konkola Copper Mines has begun a 60-day shutdown of its Nchanga smelter in Zambia for essential maintenance. This move aims to boost operational efficiency and long-term production. The shutdown is part of a modernization strategy to increase output. This coincides with other plant maintenance, potentially impacting copper and sulphuric… The Economic Times · Jun 2
May’s Top Performers and Underperformers A stronger dollar, weaker bonds, and uncertainty on the economic and geopolitical landscapes weighed on many commodities in May 2026. Many commodities experienced double-digit percentage declines, while none were more than 10% higher for the month that ended on Friday, May 29, 2026. Barchart · Jun 1
Aluminium hits four-year high on renewed Middle East supply risks Benchmark aluminium on the London Metal Exchange traded 0.5% higher at $3,685 a metric ton in official rings. Earlier, it touched $3,707.50 to match a level hit on May 26 for its highest point since March 2022. The Economic Times · Jun 1
Business Brief (June 1): China’s Commerce Ministry Warns EU Over Trade Measures AI and EV growth squeezes copper supply, securities industry group issues draft guidelines on cross-border data flows Caixin Global · Jun 1
Glencore AGM Spotlights Copper Growth, Buybacks as Safety and Labor Concerns Loom Glencore (LON:GLEN) executives used the company’s annual general meeting to emphasize safety, copper growth plans, shareholder returns and the role of its marketing business, while facing shareholder and stakeholder questions on labor relations, mine closures and tailings safety. Kalidas Madhavpedd MarketBeat · May 31
Modi highlights return of Chola-era artefacts, ancient copper plates in Mann Ki Baat Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat program celebrated ordinary citizens and highlighted the return of ancient artefacts. A historic Chola-era copper plate set was brought back from the Netherlands. These artefacts offer insights into the Chola dynasty's maritime power and relations. Discoveries in Chhattisgarh also revealed ancient copper plates… The Economic Times · May 31
India’s New Luxury Food Trend Isn’t Expensive Restaurants, It’s Regional Grandmother Recipes The richest food experience in India right now might be sitting in your nani’s kitchen. For years, luxury dining in India meant imported ingredients, celebrity chefs, rooftop restaurants, and cuisines that sounded foreign. The richer the experience looked on Instagram, the more desirable it became. But something unexpected is happening… MyLifeXP · May 30
AT&T gets into a legal spat with California over legacy phone network maintenance rules Maintaining copper lines in California is a $1 billion annual expense that serves only 3% of its potential consumer base, claims the Dallas-based telecommunications giant. TechRadar · May 30
Commodity upcycle: Why copper and aluminium could explode in coming quarters. Should Indians invest? As the precious metals rally matures, market attention is shifting towards industrial commodities like copper and aluminium. Analysts believe structural supply shortages, booming AI and energy-transition demand, geopolitical disruptions and low inventories could drive a multi-year commodity upcycle, with MCX metals increasingly emerging as a key opportunity for Indian investors. The Economic Times · May 28
The Economic Times · May 28 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's expected meeting with TN CM Vijay in Delhi postponed, posters remain outside 10 Janpath A planned meeting between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay in Delhi has been postponed. CM Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Discussions covered the Tamil Thai Vazhthu song, establishing a Centre for Airborne Systems in Tamil Nadu, and the Mekedatu Dam project. Vijay…
The Economic Times · May 28 Copper hits one-week low as Middle East escalation clouds growth outlook Copper prices dropped to a one-week low on Thursday as renewed Middle East tensions boosted the dollar and oil, sparking inflation and slowdown fears. U.S. strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation in the Strait of Hormuz contributed to market unease. Base metal prices are expected to trade sideways pending a…
MarketBeat · May 26 Atalaya Mining Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Atalaya Mining (LON:ATYM) reported first-quarter 2026 results that were held back by heavy rainfall in Spain, but management said stronger metal prices, silver credits and unusually favorable concentrate market conditions helped offset the production shortfall. Chief Executive Officer Alberto Lavan
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Louder · May 23 "There’s no magic formula at work here –this is an album full of simple but glorious pop-rock songs." How alt. rock godhead Bob Mould finally struck gold with Sugar's Copper Blue Released in 1992, Sugar's debut album Copper Blue gave former Hüsker Dü man Bob Mould the commercial success he so richly deserved
Medical Daily · May 21 Wilson's Disease: Copper Buildup That Damages Liver and Brain Learn how Wilson's disease from ATP7B gene mutation causes toxic copper accumulation, liver and neurologic damage, and why lifelong copper‑chelating treatment is essential for management.