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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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The London Metal Exchange needs to boost liquidity by further reducing its trading fees, fight back against over-regulation and ensure its own rules don’t disadvantage market users, particularly in the area of high frequency trading, the co-founder of Red Kite Group said.
Copper cathode producers and buyers are discussing more alternative options for next year’s long-term contracts after contractual volumes sold during the past two years have shrunk, market participants told Metal Bulletin.
Codelco is committed to being “reasonable” with its 2017 copper premium offer to China and will lower the benchmark to a level that is closer to the spot market, senior commercial vp Rodrigo Toro told Metal Bulletin.
The CME is snapping at the heels of the London Metal Exchange in the copper market, with the gap in trading volumes between the two exchanges narrowing this year.
Anglo American plans to continue to exercise discipline in its asset disposal programme and remains in negotiations for further sales, the company’s ceo said.
Privately-owned commodities trading firm Levmet has opened a new London office to help facilitate its growing trading activities.
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