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Copper prices hit a record high in January 2026 due to strong demand and supply disruptions, boosting mining profits and signaling a lasting global shortage.
Copper prices surged in 2025, driving significant profit gains for major mining firms like BHP, Glencore, and Teck Resources, with BHP reporting a nearly 28% profit increase and becoming the world’s top copper producer.
Demand from renewable energy, electric vehicles, data centers, and military applications has outpaced supply, exacerbated by disruptions in Chile, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, along with geopolitical tensions.
Prices rose 40% on the London Metal Exchange and hit a record high in January 2026.
Experts warn a structural supply deficit is likely, as mining projects take years to develop and require high investment, with new mines unlikely until prices reach $15,000 per tonne—well above current levels.
Strategic stockpiling may ease short-term pressures but won’t resolve long-term imbalances.
Los precios del cobre alcanzaron un nivel récord en enero de 2026 debido a fuertes interrupciones en la demanda y el suministro, aumentando las ganancias mineras y señalando una escasez global duradera.