Copper Market Challenges
The copper market faces significant challenges as demand is projected to double, yet investment in new mining projects lags behind. Miners indicate that prices need to reach at least $12,000 per ton to justify new investments, but current trading is around $10,000. This situation raises concerns about potential shortfalls and the feasibility of achieving net zero emissions by 2050, as rising copper prices could lead to demand destruction in renewable energy projects.In this clip
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Will copper become scarce?