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by Ellen Rolfes
Jun 14, 2024
Plus, Apple announces AI-generated emojis and we do the numbers on copper and the EV market.
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Copper is so hot that a mining firm turned down a $39 billion takeover bid because it was too low

by Caleigh Wells
Apr 29, 2024
And the price of the metal is only likely to increase.
Copper will play a major part in meeting clean energy goals, as it's used in wind turbines and solar panels.
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The price of copper has been rising. That's good news for the economy.

by Henry Epp
Apr 9, 2024
Until the price rises so much it causes inflation, anyway.
Copper is used in many things, from, power lines and vehicles to wind turbines and EV batteries.
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The price of copper is an economic indicator, and right now, it's falling

by Lily Jamali
May 25, 2023
The problem? Too little demand, too much supply. Rising interest rates are also contributing to weaker demand around the world.
Over the past six weeks or so, the price of copper has fallen more than 10%, indicating a slowdown for the economy.
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Surging demand for copper means its price is rising too

by Lily Jamali
Jan 24, 2023
The metal is crucial renewable energy technology and the transition away from fossil fuels.
Copper is often referred to as “Dr. Copper,” because it’s considered a barometer for the health of the global economy.
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The prices of industrial metals are surging. That's probably good news for the world economy.

by Andy Uhler
Nov 15, 2022
The increases are seen as an indicator of strength, though they might fuel more inflation.
Copper’s recent price surge hints at a strengthening global economy, boosted by an expected recovery of Chinese manufacturing. Above, a copper mining operation.
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As an economic indicator, copper is worth its weight in gold

by Matt Levin
Aug 20, 2021
Copper has long been seen as an economic predictor. So why are prices dipping, and what are the implications?
Copper scrap left over from machining. The price of the commodity reached an all-time high in the spring but has recently declined.
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Copper’s soaring price points to recovery, green-economy demand

by Sabri Ben-Achour
May 10, 2021
Copper, especially, is a key ingredient in electric cars, wind turbines and batteries. Suppliers are not ready to meet the demand.
A new copper mine can take five to 10 years to come online. Above, copper rods used in machine parts.
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Copper thefts a common and costly crime

by Peggy Lowe
Feb 7, 2019
The Missouri Department of Transportation spent almost $1 million last year on repairing street lights caused by thefts of copper wire.
The Missouri Department of Transportation spent almost $1 million last year on repairing street lights caused by thefts of copper wire.
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Kobe Steel falsified data about the strength of its metals used in planes and cars

by David Brancaccio and Janet Nguyen
Oct 10, 2017
Copper and aluminum from the Tokyo-based company went into products at about 200 companies.
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