Floppy discs and copper strips: Newark issues suggest a potential risk of another FAA disaster
Recently, there have been multiple communications and radar issues in air traffic control, raising fresh concerns about safety in U.S. airspaces and runways. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that there were telecommunication problems at the air traffic control tower and radar facility at Philadelphia International Airport on Friday. Similar issues occurred at the radar facility […]
Copper prices increase as US-China trade agreement takes shape.
Copper prices experienced an uptick on Friday, driven by ongoing worries about inflation and a rollback from a brief US-China trade ceasefire, reflecting concerns over slowing global growth. At COMEX, copper prices climbed by 1.3% in July, reaching $4.68 per pound ($10,296 per tonne). The London Metal Exchange saw prices rise close to their highest […]
Islanders are worthy of pursuing Jon Copper as their next GM.
The Islanders should be able to attract top-tier candidates thanks to the executive suites available. Maybe that’s already in the works, or perhaps it’s all happening behind the scenes. Since parting ways with Lou Lamoriello, who is still listed as president, general manager, and alternate governor, it feels a bit like there’s a repetitive cycle—one […]
Copper demand continues to rise as prices boom
Clayton Walker, Chief Operating Officer of Rio Tinto's Copper Products Group, said on more copper mines and production needs in the US. HERIMAN, Utah – Utah demand for copper is set to double over the next decade, but the country lacks production to meet its demand unless measures are taken to ease restrictions on new […]
LA’s glowing, $500 million bridge is dark and graffiti-covered after thieves stole the copper wire
Los Angeles – This is why LA can't get good stuff. Last weekend, Los Angeles' destroyers drew a massive “F-K Trump” message on the 6th Avenue viaduct. But while originally welcoming for its impressive appearance, the $588 million structure, called the “ribbon of light” of color-changing spotlights that set the aggloe of flowing modern style […]
Chile: Major Power Outage Leaves 19M Without Electricity, Affecting Largest Copper Mine
People walk to take public transport after the subway was closed in Santiago, Chile on February 25, 2025, when the subway affected a massive blackout. (Photo: Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images) OAN Staff James Meyers3:37pm – Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 A massive blackout in Chile left at least 19 million residents without electricity on Tuesday, forcing Chileans […]
Trump directs investigation preceding potential copper tariffs
President Trump on Tuesday directed the Secretary of Commerce to investigate the need for possible copper tariffs. It is the latest industry that could be a target for Trump's sweeping trade agenda. “Like our steel and aluminum industry, our great American copper industry has been smashed by global actors attacking our domestic production,” said Commerce […]
Three arrested in copper wire theft that impacted Las Vegas airport, Strip hotel
Las Vegas Metro police confirmed three people are arrested in connection to copper wire theft that impacted power for Harry Reid … source
Green activists warn London exchange over possibly ‘criminal’ copper trading | Mining
Athletes warns London Metal Exchange (LME) that it may break the law by allowing copper transactions from one of the most controversial mines in the world. They say that the method of producing metals at the Glassberg mine in the highlands of Indonesia, the ongoing conflict zone is environmentally destroyed and almost illegal in the […]
Will U.S. Tariffs Disrupt Copper and Aluminum Markets – OilPrice.com
of Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) The overall trend has been flat, with a slight decline of 0.65% from December to January. Meanwhile, copper prices continue to react to new US leadership and potential changes in trade policy. Traders bet on rising US copper prices Ahead of President Trump's inauguration, Comex copper prices have begun […]