Copper prices—and mining stocks—rose after President Trump confirmed a 50% tariff on the metal will take effect Aug. 1. Prices for the metal hit record highs earli

Freeport-McMoRan could see a $1.6-billion boost to annual profit if President Donald Trump's copper tariff materializes, a benefit driven by the firm's role as the largest U.S. producer with more expansion options than rivals.

The Houghton County Historical Society has restored and recertified the Calumet & Hecla Mine #3 Steam Locomotive. Visitors can hop aboard for a short but memorable ride through the heart of Michigan’s Copper Country. The half-mile ride tours the scenic museum grounds in Lake Linden.

President Trump wants America to produce more of the much-needed mineral, but a 50 percent tariff could undermine his aim of a manufacturing renaissance.

The Aug. 1 deadline for Trump's 50% copper tariffs signals the endgame for the most profitable trade that industry veterans say they have ever seen.

Michael Widmer, BoA Securities head of metals research, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the market moves in the metal commodities space.

Manufacturers and construction companies — as well as consumers — would face higher prices if the U.S. jacks up tariffs on copper, analysts said.

Peru's economy is projected to have expanded just under 3% in the second quarter of 2025, central bank chief economist Adrian Armas said on Friday, adding that this remained in line with the bank's forecasts of 3.