With China controlling nearly 90% of critical mineral refining, Western nations face a potential supply chain guillotine that could decapitate AI and energy sectors.

This economic setback holds enormous significance in industrial and strategic terms for the country, especially at this critical juncture when transition momentum is gathering pace globally.

The United States has the resources necessary to compete with China for mastery over copper mining and refining.

1. On June 30, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effects of imports of copper in all forms (copper), including copper ores, copper ...

Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:SCCO) specializes in mining, smelting, and refining copper and various by-products such as zinc, molybdenum, and silver. Its main property is located in Peru and ...

Still Bright hopes its chemical process could help replace polluting copper smelters. Demand for copper is surging, as is pollution from its dirty production processes. The founders of one startup, ...

The recent executive order by President Trump has led to a 30% rally in copper prices, driven by speculative demand and potential tariffs. Southern Copper Corporation is well-positioned to benefit ...

Analysts say production will top out this decade while global electrification keeps ramping Concerns are mounting over copper ...