China's copper smelters might have to cut back on their record-high production due to a shortage of raw copper ore. This comes as the Chinese government cracks down on industrial overcapacity, adding pressure to an already strained supply chain.

Editor’s Note: Copper is a crucial material for everything from electronics to construction, so a slowdown in China—the world's top producer—could ripple through global markets, potentially driving up prices and disrupting supply chains. This story highlights how resource shortages and policy shifts can impact both industry and consumers worldwide.

Four out of five workers trapped in a collapse at Codelco's El Teniente copper mine in Chile have been found dead, with rescue efforts ongoing for the remaining miner. The incident highlights the dangers of mining operations, even at one of the world's largest and most modern facilities.