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World copper demand to grow on economic recovery and global energy transition - report
Copper is entering a stronger demand phase, supported in the immediate term by economic recovery and a pickup in industrial production, and in the longer term by the global energy transition, which is boosting demand for copper in renewable energy technology and battery storage. This was reported by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER). “Emerging technologies, such as electric vehicles and portable consumer devices, are also likely to play a role in building copper demand over time. Infrastructure spending in a range of countries (most notably the US) presents a ... (full story)