Copper & Rare-earth element
13 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated Aug 24, 2026
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International
Copper: Copper prices reached record highs; supply deficits expected through 2035; investment in copper rose 8%.
Rare-earth element: China's export controls on rare earths threaten $6.5 trillion in downstream production; prices surged.
Jul 16, 2026 · 42 articles
Business
Copper: The acquired United States — Arizona property contains copper, and the acquisition is part of a broader strategy to acquire and develop undervalued copper assets, aligning with increasing global demand for the commodity due to electrification and AI buildout.
Rare-earth element: The acquisition is the first step in a strategy to acquire and develop rare earth element assets, which are central to secular demand trends like electrification and advanced manufacturing.
Jun 04, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Copper: Key mineral for energy transition; local processing could increase value capture for Zambia and the region.
Rare-earth element: Critical for electronics and magnets; the region holds deposits that could be developed.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Copper: Copper is central to the summit's focus; African value addition could influence global copper markets.
Rare-earth element: Rare-earth element are critical for advanced technologies; African value addition could reshape global supply chains.
Aug 23, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Copper: Copper is the primary focus of the JV, with the global market valued at $250 billion and projected to grow. The venture aims to discover new copper deposits, potentially increasing supply and impacting copper prices.
Rare-earth element: Rare-earth elements are crucial for future industries and are part of the JV's exploration targets, potentially strengthening supply chains outside China.
Aug 18, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Copper: Copper is mentioned as having hit a record high in January, indicating strong demand. The platform covers copper as part of critical minerals, potentially benefiting from this trend.
Rare-earth element: Rare-earth elements are critical for various technologies, and the platform includes them. This aligns with global supply chain concerns and could attract investor interest.
Aug 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Copper: Copper is a focus mineral; improved extraction technology may increase supply and reduce costs.
Rare-earth element: Rare-earth elements are a focus; the innovations aim to unlock domestic supply for clean tech and defense.
Jul 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Copper: Major producers include Zambia and Congo; essential for electrification; demand expected to grow.
Rare-earth element: Essential for high-tech products; 15-20 African countries have deposits; strategic importance rising.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Copper: Copper is a primary target of the exploration, and positive results could influence copper supply expectations, but the event is too early to affect prices.
Rare-earth element: REE is a strategic commodity, and the discovery adds to the project's significance, but the event is too early to impact REE markets.
Aug 18, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Copper: Copper demand driven by AI is cited as a tailwind, and the company holds copper exploration interests in Chile.
Rare-earth element: Rare-earth elements are a strategic focus, with interests in Quebec and alignment with U.S. supply chain independence policy.
Aug 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Copper: Critical mineral; part of untapped reserves.
Rare-earth element: Critical materials; part of Pax Silica supply chain.
Jul 31, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Copper: Japan is also seeking collaboration with Indian companies to explore Copper in Africa, indicating broader mineral diversification efforts.
Mar 03, 2026 · 6 articles
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