Copper fever could heat up Australian miners

The price of copper may rise to $US8000 a tonne by the end of the decade, Citi analysts believe.

Copper prices could soar to $8,000, or $US3.60 per pound, by the end of the decade, Citi analysts believe, suggesting the target as they upgraded their forecasts for a number of producers.

Goldman bullish on metals

A rerun of China's massive stimulus during the financial crisis is set to offer another boost to global metals prices.