81. Copper prices fell as an increase in stockpiles overshadowed expectations that the closing of a copper mill in Papua New Guinea would reduce world supplies. 82. Copper prices fell as rising inventories held in London Metal Exchange warehouses pointed to weaker demand from manufacturers. 83. Copper prices fell as rising stockpiles and increased mine output in Chile threaten to overload the market with unneeded metal. 84. Copper prices fell on the London Metal Exchange even as stockpiles extended a decline that began three weeks ago. 85. Copper prices gave up early gains to settle lower amid concern the pace of inventory declines is slowing. 86. Copper prices have been boosted recently by reports of a strengthening construction market and increased new home sales, while declining stockpiles signalled healthy demand from consumers. 87. Copper prices rebounded on expectations that a large Chilean copper refiner would be shut down by a strike. 88. Copper prices rose after a fire shut down production at a smelter in Zambia, threatening to disrupt supplies. 89. Copper prices rose amid expectations that industrial demand will stay steady at a time of lower-than-expected mine production. 90. Copper prices rose amid speculation that that demand from consumers, such as builders, will grow and help offset rising copper stockpiles. |