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flag Copper prices hit $12,000/ton, surging 35% this year due to high demand from AI, EVs, and energy shifts, with supply shortages expected to worsen.

flag Copper prices are nearing $12,000 per metric ton, driven by strong demand from AI data centers, electric vehicles, and global energy transitions, combined with supply constraints from mining disruptions and reduced output forecasts. flag Prices have surged 35% this year, on track for their best performance since 2009, as global stockpiles rise—especially in the U.S.—and analysts predict deficits of 124,000 tons in 2025 and 150,000 tons in 2026. flag The world’s first physically backed copper ETF, launched in mid-2024, has gained nearly 46% this year, reflecting growing investor interest amid tight supply and rising demand, particularly in China and other regions.

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