Industry Execs Say Copper Poised for Long-Term Supply Squeeze
Top industry executives in the copper industry say the market should prepare for a long-term supply squeeze of the red metal. Even though copper prices have softened in recent weeks and the market is expected to see a surplus in 2024, top executives predict supply shortfalls thanks to the limited number of copper mines that are under development. Copper producers have been warning about a reduction in ore quality and quantity for several months now, stating that the world currently doesn’t have enough mines under development to meet the accelerating demand for copper. On top of its applications in industrial…