Rare earths are already feeling the squeeze of Chinese control. Other metals, including copper could end up the same way.

The United States has the resources necessary to compete with China for mastery over copper mining and refining.

If downstream players engage in targeted investment, innovation and long-term supply commitments, they can reshape the copper ...

SPOKANE, Wash., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ Honeywell (NYSE: HON) Electronic Materials announced today it will more than double its refining and casting capacity for high-purity copper and tin at its ...