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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.
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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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Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai, bringing the latest news and pricing stories on Thursday December 7.
Copper prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange edged higher during Asian morning trading on Thursday December 7, with the red metal’s weakness of late seeming to attract some dip buying.
Metal Bulletin reviews key dates and events related to the 2014 Qingdao scandal and the nickel warehouse receipts forgery that was uncovered this year.
Good morning from Metal Bulletin’s office in Shanghai as we bring you the latest news and pricing stories on Wednesday December 6.
Copper prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange suffered their steepest fall in recent months during Asian morning trading on Wednesday December 6, following a significant rise in deliverable red copper stocks on the London Metal Exchange on Tuesday.
Close to 2,000 copper and other base metals participants descended on Shanghai for the annual Asia Copper Week from Tuesday November 28 to December 1, an event at which participants traditionally gather to discuss long-term contracts for both copper cathodes and concentrates as well as to exchange views on the market for the year ahead.
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