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Copper prices decline amid U.S. tariff uncertainty and supply concerns
Over the past 24 hours, copper prices have experienced a decline due to uncertainties surrounding potential U.S. import tariffs and concerns over tightening supply. The U.S. Commerce Department's upcoming decision on tariffs has introduced market volatility, while reports of reduced copper output from Chile have intensified worries about global supply constraints.
Key points
- Copper futures fell 1.63% to $6.09 per pound amid U.S. tariff uncertainty and declining Chilean output.
- Aluminum and copper prices hit four-month lows due to fund liquidation and concerns over rising U.S. interest rates.
- BHP agreed to transfer its San Manuel property in Arizona to Faraday Copper Corp in exchange for a 30% stake, aiming to develop a copper hub around the adjacent Copper Creek project.
- Myriad Uranium Corp. commenced Phase II drilling at the Copper Mountain Uranium Project in Wyoming, focusing on high-priority target areas.
Sources
- Copper Prices Tumble Amid U.S. Tariff Uncertainty and Slowing Chilean OutputInteractive Crypto · July 1, 2026
- Aluminium and copper both hit a four-month low due to fund liquidationEnergy News · July 1, 2026
- BHP to transfer Arizona property to Canada's Faraday Copper for 30% stakeMarketScreener Canada · July 2, 2026
- Myriad Uranium Commences Phase II Drilling at Copper MountainStreetInsider · July 2, 2026
AI-generated from public news sources. Not financial advice.
