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Copper supply not a problem, for now

There has been much chatter about an imminent tightening in the copper market, partly as a result of a shortfall in supply but also because of strong demand growth associated with the green economy. In this Metals Watch, we assess the current state of the copper market and discuss how demand and supply will pan out in 2018-19 and the implications for the copper market balance and prices.

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