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Copper is one of the most commonly used of the base metals, and when in high demand, copper is a reliable indicator of our economic health. But its importance isn’t confined to electrical wires and thermal conductors.
Copper also plays a vital role in the rise of renewable energies and the production of electric vehicles, helping us transition to a low-carbon economy.
Our team of experts provides global and local data-driven insights, prices, forecasts and market news to help you make sense of the forces influencing the copper market. Our expert analysis provides critical insights to help you predict future trends for win-win outcomes in your contract negotiations.Inquire about our copper market analysis and price data
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As copper prices reach record highs and analysts warn of ‘unsustainable deficits’, we explore the key trends shaping the copper market:
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The capacity to smelt an additional volume of more than 800,000 tonnes per year of copper was advancing toward production readiness, Fastmarkets heard on Monday January 19.
Explore the factors behind the 27% increase in MMG copper output in 2025, including Las Bambas and Kinsevere mines’ performance.
Rio Tinto copper production increased by 11%, reaching 883,000 tonnes in response to rising metal prices and supply concerns.
Explore how Saudi EXIM Bank is enhancing its critical minerals supply chains with an $800 million insurance policy supporting global mining.
Antofagasta copper output is set to increase by nearly 30% as the company transforms its operations by the end of the decade.
Discover the importance of copper in the Middle East in the context of energy transition and changing market conditions.
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