Christopher LaFemina
Christopher LaFemina is an analyst at the broker Jefferies, specializing in commodities and mining, who recently commented on the impact of proposed copper tariffs in the US, stating that the country lacks sufficient mining and processing capacity to be self-sufficient in copper.
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Christopher LaFemina, an analyst with Jefferies, commented on the potential negative impact if China blocks the Teck deal.
Teck getting a handle on Chilean mine’s engineering problems, CEO says
Canada· 2026-02-19
Christopher LaFemina at Jefferies Group noted that some Class B shareholders are unhappy with the merger's lack of a premium.
Investors push back on Teck-Anglo merger over price and index exclusionCanada· 2025-09-18
Christopher LaFemina, analyst with Jefferies, noted that while higher copper prices should incentivize investment, it will take a long time.
Copper spikes to record on Trump’s tariff threat, but quick U.S. self-sufficiency push is a pipedreamCanada· 2025-07-10
Christopher LaFemina noted that the US did not have enough capacity to be self-sufficient in copper.
Copper prices in US hit record high after Trump announces 50% tariff | Trump tariffs
United Kingdom· 2025-07-09
