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flag 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.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Prices rose 40% on the London Metal Exchange and hit a record high in January 2026. flag 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. flag Strategic stockpiling may ease short-term pressures but won’t resolve long-term imbalances.

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