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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.
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What’s ahead in the copper market? 

As copper prices reach record highs and analysts warn of ‘unsustainable deficits’, we explore the key trends shaping the copper market:

  • How copper demand growth is being spurred by the energy transition
  • Copper production forecasts and the struggle to keep up with demand
  • Copper recycling and predictions for the future
  • Data on forecast copper deficit
  • The emerging challenges for copper smelters
  • Whether current copper trends can be sustained

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What’s happening in the copper market?

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