Copper stands at the center of many of humanity’s greatest modern challenges as a critical mineral needed to power renewable energy and electric vehicles. This role is nothing new for copper—for thousands of years,

Following Trump's decision to order a national security probe into potential new tariffs on copper, the bank said it expects a rate of at least 10%.

Copper prices (HG=F) are rising Wednesday morning, marking their greatest jump since November of 2022 as US President Donald Trump weighs a 25% tariff on copper. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre joins Morning Brief with Seana Smith to examine price action as uncertainty around Trump's tariffs sends commodities higher.

The Red Bull 400 is returning to Copper Peak this May with 800 fearless athletes willing to test their limits, and gravity, as they climb the largest ski jump in the Western Hemisphere. (Photo Courtesy of Mike Tittel / Red Bull Content Pool) Mike Tittel

Scientists are pioneering geothermal brine and bacterial mining to extract copper sustainably and reduce environmental damage.

Global copper smelters are struggling to compete with rivals in China, which have rapidly built out their fleet of the facilities and control about half of copper smelting capacity worldwide, according to RBC analysts.

According to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, deputies disrupted two Greenville area men who were attempting to steal the AT&T phone wire.