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Chile and Mexico brace for Trump copper tariff announcement
Yahoo Finance
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By Ana Isabel Martinez and Daina Beth Solomon MEXICO CITY/SANTIAGO (Reuters) -President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday Mexico could redirect the copper it typically sends to the U.S. to avoid tariffs from the Trump administration, while her...
Trump’s 50% Tariff Unlikely to Boost US Copper Production
Investing
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July 9, 2025
President Donald Trump last night announced a 50% tariff on copper imports, driving New York futures to a record high US copper futures hit a record high yesterday – surging as much as 17% – after President Donald Trump announced he plans to...
World's biggest producer: Copper giant Chile awaits 'official' news on US tariff raise
RTL Today
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July 9, 2025
Chile, the world's biggest copper producer, said Wednesday it was awaiting an "official" follow-up on US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 50 percent tariff on imports of the metal. The South American country is responsible for nearly a...
No impact of 50% copper tariffs by US on Indian companies, says industry
ETAuto
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July 9, 2025
Industry officials said the tariffs have increased steel prices in the United States, impacting several sectors, including home appliances, cars, and construction. The proposed 50 per cent import tariff on copper announced by US President Donald...
Copper giant Chile awaits 'official' news on US tariff raise
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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Chile, the world's biggest copper producer, said Wednesday it was awaiting an "official" follow-up on US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 50 percent tariff on imports of the metal. The South American country is responsible for nearly a...
No impact of 50% copper tariffs on Indian companies, says industry
The Hindu
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July 9, 2025
Sheets of copper cathode at BHP Billiton’s Escondida, the world’s biggest copper mine, in Antofagasta. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The proposed 50% import tariff on copper announced by U.S. President Donald Trump will not have any impact on...
Chile launches EV charging master plan
Global Fleet
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July 9, 2025
Chile has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, and as part of this goal, has launched the Public Charging Infrastructure Master Plan (PMICP) for electric vehicles in the Northern Macrozone. Spanish version Portuguse version This...
Mexico Accelerates Green Hydrogen Production with SENER-AMH2 Projects and Tulum Energy’s Pyrolysis Tech
Hydrogen Fuel News
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July 9, 2025
Mexico’s big push into clean hydrogen just got a serious boost, thanks to two major developments that could reshape its role in the global shift to sustainable energy. First, a new partnership between the Mexican Ministry of Energy (SENER) and the...
“Tight supply could spike Chilean kiwi prices”
Fresh Plaza
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July 9, 2025
India's kiwi imports are growing steadily, driven by increasing consumer demand for quality fruit. Retailers are showing increased awareness of quality parameters like firmness, sweetness, and origin-specific characteristics, reflecting a maturing...
Surprise US copper tariff tests the mettle of China’s vast refining industry
South China Morning Post
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July 9, 2025
Shockwaves from Washington’s decision to impose a 50 per cent tariff on copper imports are still rippling across the Pacific, and China, the world’s largest consumer of the metal, is feeling the effects. Copper futures traded in the US rallied on...
Best Airbnb Stays in La Serena, Chile to Book in 2025
TripZilla
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July 9, 2025
Whether its the beaches, attractions,or even Airbnbs, La Serena offers a stunning array of options for tourists There are tons of unique Airbnbs in La Serena for guests to enjoy a memorable time. La Serena, Chile, is a great destination for...
Step aside Pilbara Minerals: This ASX 200 mining stock is eyeing the lithium throne
The Motley Fool Australia
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July 9, 2025
Image source: Getty Images Investors with an eye on lithium will likely be familiar with Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS). This Aussie miner ranks among the world's top lithium producers thanks to its flagship Pilgangoora mine in Western Australia....
Crude oil prices fall as industry data shows increase in US inventories; copper futures rise post Trump tariff
The Hindu Business Line
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July 9, 2025
According to the industry body American Petroleum Institute (API), crude oil inventories in the US increased by 7.1 million barrels for the week ending July 4. Crude oil futures traded lower on Wednesday morning after an industry report showed an...
US Copper Tariffs Put Spotlight on ASX Mining Stocks Amid Global Supply Shift
Kalkine Media
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July 9, 2025
Highlights New US copper tariffs prompt attention on ASX miners Companies with copper exposure witness renewed focus Global supply chain may shift due to rising trade barriers The recent announcement of copper import tariffs by the United States...
UW scientists develop telescope in Chile to discover millions of asteroids, galaxies
FOX 13 Seattle - Washington State
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University of Washington researchers are focused on a celestial light show with the groundbreaking Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile. The observatory, featuring the largest camera ever built, now offers a new "eye on the sky" thanks in part to...
ANDA QHAMA BICI: Rewiring SA’s energy future
BusinessLIVE
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Critically, the IRP 2023 is not aligned with the four primary policy frameworks governing SA’s energy system. First, the Electricity Regulation Act (2006) requires that IRPs guide binding ministerial determinations, but this link is broken....
Trump says he will impose 50 percent tariff on copper imports – Mining Engineering Online
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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July 8, 2025
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will announce a 50 percent tariff on copper later in the day, aiming to boost U.S. production of a metal critical to electric vehicles, military hardware, the power grid and many consumer goods. Trump’s...
Epiroc wins large order in Chile for mine trucks
Canadian Mining Journal
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July 8, 2025
Epiroc AB – a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries – has secured a large order from Sociedad Punta del Cobre SA (Pucobre), a mining company in Chile, for an extensive fleet of underground...
Drought-stricken copper mines may disrupt one-third of global semiconductor production by 2035
TechSpot
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July 8, 2025
Forward-looking: The global semiconductor industry could face one of its biggest threats ever in the next decade: a shortage of copper. A new report warns that a third of production faces supply disruptions as the raw material becomes increasingly...
Chile posts steepest monthly price drop since 2023 ahead of rate decision
WHTC - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
(Reuters) -Chile’s consumer prices posted in June their first monthly drop this year and the steepest since late 2023, data from statistics agency INE showed on Tuesday, fueling expectations that the central bank may resume monetary easing later...