Copper Declared “Critical” as U.S. Considers Supply Chain Risks

Copper Declared “Critical” as U.S. Considers Supply Chain Risks

The Copper Monthly Metals Index (MMI) remained sideways, with a 1.87% decline from July to August. Meanwhile, the price of copper saw some notable upticks from August to September, as well as some significant drops. The USGS Recommends Copper for Critical Minerals List Despite being mostly spared from tariffs in months past, the copper market has not lost the attention of the U.S. In its draft list, the U.S. Department of the Interior/U.S. Geolo…

Copper and Potash Proposed for Critical Status by USGS

(Bloomberg) — Copper and potash are among six new proposed additions to the US Geological Survey’s latest list of critical minerals — a further step in clearing the way for broader policy support. The two commodities join lead, rhenium, silicon and silver as additions to the 2025 draft list of 54 critical minerals, according to a Federal Register notice seeking public comment. The USGS also said it intends to analyze the potential for including …