Copper shortage to hit 6m tons by 2030 threatening energy transitions

Manufacturing investment dips 53.8% as reforms yet to kick in

Copper is an important component in manufacturing electrical vehicles (EVs) and consumer electronics.

Global demand for copper in the international market will surpass supply by more than 6 million tonnes by 2030, a development that portends a negative effect on energy transition. Analysis by Rystad Energy a shortage of this scale would have widespread negative effects on energy transition as the

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