Marina Schwarz + 1,576 April 11, 2018 The copper market's in for a shortage sooner than expected. Old mines are getting depleted and there's not a lot of investment in new production. meanwhile, EVs are coming. Is it me, or is it EVs everywhere disrupting markets? I'm beginning to sense a hype. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dowmike + 37 ML April 11, 2018 Two things contributing to that coming copper crunch are the threat of labor strikes at Chilean mines (major source), which could take more product offline, and the new mining laws in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which will hike royalties paid to govt and taxes on mining companies. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TraderTate + 186 TS April 11, 2018 Copper's climbing right now, too, thanks to easing of trade war fears. First month copper for April delivery added 1.9%... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marina Schwarz + 1,576 April 13, 2018 Aaaand now others are saying the risk is overrated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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