copper
PulseAugur coverage of copper — every cluster mentioning copper across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- 2026-05-12 research_milestone Copper reached a new all-time high price due to increased demand from AI data centers. source
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New research quantifies geometric nonlinearity in material optimization
A new research paper explores the impact of geometric nonlinearity and temperature-dependent material properties on the design of multi-material thermo-mechanical topology optimization. The study introduces a framework …
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Mariana Minerals raises $310M for AI-driven mining, valued at $1.5B · 1 source tracked
Mariana Minerals, a startup focused on revolutionizing mining with software, has secured $310 million in Series B funding, bringing its total raised to $400 million and valuing the company at $1.5 billion. The funding r…
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Open-source app recreates paid tool for cross-platform use
A developer has created an open-source, cross-platform application called Cooper, which replicates the functionality of the paid Mac-only application Copper by shadcn. Cooper aims to provide a free alternative for users…
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Chilean copper mines hit by storms, raising supply concerns
Severe weather in northern Chile has disrupted operations at several major copper mines, including Caserones, Los Pelambres, and El Teniente. While the impact is expected to be temporary, it highlights existing vulnerab…
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Rio Tinto's profit jumps 43% on copper and aluminum demand
Rio Tinto reported a 43% increase in profit for the first half of the year, reaching $6.85 billion, largely due to high demand for copper and aluminum. The company's earnings from copper surged by 84% and aluminum by 38…
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Brokerages Bullish on Copper Prices, Citing Supply Chain Factors · 2 sources tracked
CITIC Securities and CITIC Securities have both issued positive outlooks on the copper market, with CITIC Securities predicting prices could reach $15,000 USD under neutral assumptions due to low inventory and supply di…
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CITIC Securities predicts copper price surge, Brazil extends fuel subsidies
CITIC Securities has released a research report indicating that copper prices are expected to continue rising, potentially reaching $15,000 per ton within the year due to factors like declining inventory and supply disr…
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Stock Connect adds Hesai Technology-W, SG Microelectronics; Copper prices surge
The Shenzhen Stock Exchange has announced adjustments to the Stock Connect program, adding Hesai Technology-W, SG Microelectronics, and Scienaptic Systems to its list of eligible Hong Kong-listed stocks, effective July …
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AI industry races to adopt optical interconnects as copper hits limits
The AI industry is facing a critical bottleneck in data center performance due to the limitations of copper interconnects. Experts like Nick Harris of Lightmatter emphasize that networking is the future of computing, wi…
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New Metal Material Achieves 3x Copper Thermal Conductivity for AI Chips
Researchers have developed a new material, theta-phase TaN single crystal, that exhibits a thermal conductivity of 1,100 W/mK. This breakthrough surpasses copper's conductivity by three times and approaches the heat dis…
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China's Africa Imports Surge on Expanded Zero-Tariff Policy
China's imports from Africa have seen a significant increase following Beijing's expansion of its zero-tariff policy. This surge is driven by China's demand for critical minerals essential for its clean energy, semicond…
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Rio Tinto reports H1 copper equivalent production up 3%, driven by Oyu Tolgoi mine
Rio Tinto Group released its Q2 and H1 2026 production report, showing a 3% year-over-year increase in copper equivalent production for the first half of the year. The company's iron ore sales rose 5% in Q2, reaching a …
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Agent payments hit 160M transactions, but cross-chain trades remain a challenge
The x402 micropayment protocol, now hosted by the Linux Foundation and backed by major payment infrastructure companies, has facilitated over 160 million agent-to-agent transactions. While this demonstrates the viabilit…
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Macquarie forecasts copper surplus through 2028, eyes 2027 price correction
Macquarie analysts predict a surplus of copper through 2028, with a potential price correction in 2027. Despite current price increases driven by potential US tariffs and financial market momentum, the firm notes record…
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Copper demand strong in AI/EV sectors despite aluminum substitution
The demand for copper is expected to remain strong, particularly in high-tech sectors like AI and electric vehicles, despite a growing trend of replacing copper with aluminum in lower-value applications. This substituti…
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Copper prices surge, driving manufacturers to substitute aluminum
Copper prices have reached near-record highs, prompting manufacturers to substitute aluminum in applications where feasible. This shift is driven by a widening price gap between the two metals, with the copper-to-alumin…
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Peru seeks to diversify China trade beyond raw minerals
Peru aims to deepen its economic ties with China by seeking investment in infrastructure and diversification, moving beyond its current reliance on raw mineral exports. Ambassador Carlos Vasquez highlighted that over 90…
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AI-linked assets favored, but caution advised amid market volatility
Chuanjinno has stated that they currently do not produce electronic-grade phosphoric acid, with their existing products including wet-process crude phosphoric acid, industrial-grade phosphoric acid, and food-grade phosp…
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CITIC Futures: Gold's downtrend persistent; AI-linked assets favored
CITIC Futures has issued a report suggesting that the downward trend for gold is unlikely to reverse quickly, recommending a wait-and-see approach in the short term. The report also favors assets more closely tied to th…
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JPMorgan forecasts copper price surge to $15,000/ton amid supply constraints
JPMorgan anticipates a continued rise in copper prices over the coming quarters, targeting $15,000 per ton. This optimistic outlook is supported by tightening mine supply and robust structural demand. The domestic Chine…