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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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Three-month prices for base metals on the London Metal Exchange all rose at the 5pm close of trading on Tuesday November 1, with nickel’s price increasing by 8.2%
Base metal futures on the London Metal Exchange bar aluminium were down on Monday, October 31, the first full day of trading following LME Week
The Chinese government plans to lower the import thresholds for impurities contained in metals concentrates, indicating that the old standards are no longer practical, sources have told Fastmarkets
The London Metal Exchange has announced new additions to the LMEpassport which will provide increased transparency on brands using scrap material and broaden disclosure to non-LME brands
The London Metal Exchange’s relevance has “arguably never been stronger” despite a challenging year, according to Nicolas Aguzin, chief executive officer of LME’s owner Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)
Scrap metal products were being repurposed as part of the green solution to achieve decarbonization, and some major market participants at the beginning of the recycling chain have been exploring ways to get a slice of the so-called ‘green premium,’ Fastmarkets has heard
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