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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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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?

A rich vein of mining business runs through Gareth Penny’s career – first in diamonds and now in metals as chairman of Russian mining major Norilsk Nickel.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange were mostly higher at the close of trading on Monday April 9, with only lead and zinc bucking the trend.

With the annual Minor Metals Trade Association conference kicking off on Wednesday April 11 in Montreal, Canada, Metal Bulletin looks at some of the key topics that are influencing the minor metals markets.

Copper mining’s lack of investment in new projects is nothing new, but with executives gathering for the annual Cesco Copper Week in Santiago, Chile, the industry is beginning to scope out capital expenditure (capex) opportunities and could be on the verge of a boom in acquisitions.

Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are for the most part stronger this morning, Monday April 9. Zinc is the exception with a 0.6% decline, while the rest are up between 2.8% for aluminium ($2,113 per tonne) and 0.2% for tin. Copper prices are up by 1.1% at $6,831 per tonne.

Base metals traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were broadly lower during Asian morning trading on Monday April 9, with risk-off sentiment in the market pressuring prices lower.

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