Copper Hits Record Highs While Smelters Lose Money on Every Ton — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/copper-hits-record-highs-while-smelters-lose-money-on-every-tonContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Copper Prices Hit Records Amid Supply Tightness and Smelter Losseshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/copper-hits-record-highs-while-smelters-lose-money-on-every-tonhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/copper-hits-record-highs-while-smelters-lose-money-on-every-ton#u64724Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:20:35 +0000Copper prices reached record highs driven by tight supply and demand from AI technology, though the rally recently paused due to slumping Chinese imports. While prices soar, smelters are losing money on every ton processed. The sector remains volatile; a recent policy update regarding tariffs triggered a sharp sell-off in mining stocks, with Freeport-McMoRan falling 8% and Teck Resources and Southern Copper dropping 7%. Analysts suggest the commodity may still have more growth potential despite current tariff uncertainty.Why it mattersCopper is essential for AI infrastructure and electrical gr