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Why we are positive on copper prices

Copper demand is set to pick up strongly later in the year as US economic activity rebounds and policy loosening in China lifts demand there. Meanwhile, subdued mine supply growth will curb refined copper output. As such, we continue to expect the price of copper to rally.

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