Core Insights - Copper prices and mining equities showed significant strength in August, driven by renewed investor confidence and policy support [2][5] - The exclusion of copper from Section 232 tariffs and its inclusion in the U.S. Geological Survey's critical minerals list contributed to price stability [3] - Both physical copper and mining equities have outperformed broader commodities and U.S. equities in the long term [5] Price Performance - Physical copper prices rose alongside copper mining equities, creating investment opportunities through ETFs [1][4] - August was highlighted as a standout month for critical materials, with copper leading in market performance [5] Mining Sector Analysis - Copper miners reported positive earnings results in August, with improved margins reflecting the benefits of higher copper prices [5] - The mining sector's strength is attributed to various industry factors in addition to rising copper prices [4] Investment Opportunities - Investors can gain exposure to copper through the Sprott Copper Miners ETF (COPP), which tracks both physical copper and mining equities [6] - The Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF (COPJ) offers exposure to small and mid-cap companies in the copper mining sector, presenting growth opportunities [7]

The change will result from a modification to the Sprott Copper Miners ETF's underlying index, the Nasdaq Sprott Copper Miners Index (NSCOPP). At its scheduled June semi-annual rebalance, effective at the market open on June 23, the index will add a 4.75% allocation to physical copper via the inclusion of the Sprott Physical Copper Trust, the world's first and only physical copper investment fund. The revised NSCOPP Index methodology is available here https://indexes.nasdaqomx.com/Index/Overview/NSCOPP. The ...