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flag Copper prices hit a record $13,000/ton in Jan 2026 due to supply cuts, strong demand, and geopolitical tensions.

flag Copper prices hit a record above $13,000 per metric ton in early January 2026 due to supply disruptions from strikes in Chile, ongoing production cuts in Indonesia, and geopolitical tensions following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela. flag Strong demand from electric vehicles and AI data centers, combined with rising concerns over potential U.S. tariffs, has fueled a 40% price surge over the past year. flag Despite a reported global surplus and a 400% increase in U.S. Comex inventories, market fundamentals remain tight, with analysts forecasting a 2026 deficit of over 100,000 tons. flag Smelters face financial strain from record-low refining fees, and new mines require prices above $13,000 to be viable, raising long-term supply risks.

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