1.   As the Chilean strike continues, copper stockpiles are falling.

2.   A larger-than-expected increase in LME copper stockpiles damped prices.

3.   Copper fell after London Metal Exchange copper stockpiles posted a larger-than-expected increase, making more metal available to consumers.

4.   Copper prices rose amid speculation that that demand from consumers, such as builders, will grow and help offset rising copper stockpiles.

5.   Copper stockpiles in London Metal Exchange warehouses have nearly tripled since mid-June in part because of the Asian slowdown.

6.   Copper stockpiles held in warehouses registered by the London Metal Exchange are rising.

7.   Copper stockpiles usually rise during the summer as factories close for maintenance and vacations, reducing demand.

8.   Copper surged to its highest price in more than three weeks as a drop in London Metal Exchange copper stockpiles accelerated, showing consumption by manufacturers is climbing.

9.   Copper fell for a second day as jump in copper stockpiles to their highest in four months signaled that consumer demand is ebbing.

10.   Copper stockpiles at London Metal Exchange warehouses have plunged unexpectedly since the end of the summer yet prices barely budged in response.