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Copper Might Not Have a Joyride in the Next Decade

Copper Might Not Have a Joyride in the Next Decade

First, while China’s steel demand has likely peaked, the country’s copper demand could continue to rise. Copper’s supply dynamics are also different from some of the other metals like steel and aluminum that face structural and chronic overcapacity, especially in China. Most observers expect copper markets to enter into a structural supply deficit in the next decade as existing mines fail to churn out enough metal to meet the demand.