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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 world of metals trading has been transformed over the past 30 years. Long, lazy lunches and quiet afternoons have given way to 24-hour trading and aggressive market-making. But, Lord Copper asks, did the market change us, or did we change the market?
Abdumalik Mirakhmedov has stepped down from his role as ceo of marketing at ENRC.
Metal Bulletin deputy editor Fleur Ritzema takes a look back at some of the key news and price moves from the past week.
Anglo American’s first-quarter copper output fell by 15% year-on-year, mainly due to it taking the smaller of the two Los Bronces processing plants offline for 51 days in the quarter to manage water reserve levels.
Zambia’s cabinet has approved changes to the country’s controversial copper mining royalties, although details on the changes remain unclear.
India’s prime minister Narendra Modi’s Make in India campaign, set up to promote the country as a manufacturing hub for both domestic and export markets, is progressing since it was set up in September. It is intended to boost the production of metals such as steel and aluminium.
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