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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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Large volume inquiries for spot cobalt units returned in the first half of the week, leaving market participants to suggest prices are close to bottoming out after 15 consecutive weeks of declines.
The latest news and price moves to start the Asian day on Wednesday August 15.
Warehouse queues emerged at London Metal Exchange-listed sheds in July after a surge in cancellations last month, especially in the exchange’s aluminium inventory, according to LME data.
The electrification of vehicles and the need to store electricity generated by renewable energy sources – mainly solar and wind – point to huge demand for lithium-ion batteries.
Three-month base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were positively higher in the morning of Thursday August 9, with the complex up an average of 0.4%.
With available stocks at record lows, aluminium spreads on the London Metal Exchange are increasingly volatile.
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