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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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Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange have started to weaken as European trading gets underway with three-month prices off by an average of 0.2% this morning, Tuesday July 18.
Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are stronger by an average of 0.7% this morning, Monday July 17, with zinc prices leading the way with a 1.6% gain to $2,834.50 per tonne, while three-month copper prices are up 0.9% at $5,980 per tonne.
Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are split into two camps with copper, aluminium and nickel prices up an average of 0.5% with three-month copper at $5,887 per tonne, while zinc, lead and tin prices are down an average of 0.2% – but volume has been light with 3,844 lots traded as of 06.43 BST.
Base metals prices on the London Metal Exchange are up across the board by an average of 0.6% this morning, Thursday July 13, thereby extending the general firmer tone that has got underway this week.
The base metals on the London Metal Exchange are firmer this morning, Wednesday July 12, with prices up an average of 0.3%, led by 0.5% gains in copper ($5,906 per tonne) and lead ($2,321 per tonne).
Lower raw materials prices plagued stainless steel mills across the globe in the second quarter of this year, driving prices down to year-to-date lows.
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