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VIDEO: Where is the copper surplus?

While some see the copper market in a large surplus next year, others are predicting a tightening of available material and a return to prices above $8,000 per tonne.

December 12, 2013
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Base metals Copper
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While some see the copper market in a large surplus next year, others are predicting a tightening of available material and a return to prices above $8,000 per tonne.

Wiktor Bielski, global head of commodities research at VTB Capital, talks to Metal Bulletin’s Alex Harrison about his predictions for the year to come.

Alex Harrison
aharrison@metalbulletin.com
Twitter: @alexharrison_mb

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