International Copper Study Group

Copper prices fluctuate amid supply and labor tensions

41 clusters · 150 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Precious and strategic metals see divergent market trends

Copper prices reached historic highs in September 2026, with LME 3-month contracts exceeding US$14,500–$14,875 per tonne. This surge is driven by a structural market deficit caused by declining ore grades and rising dema

Global copper market demand and supply outlook

7 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Copper supply faces massive deficit by 2050

The global copper market is defined by a tension between immediate supply surpluses and long-term structural shortages. While the International Copper Study Group (ICSG) projects a widening refined copper surplus through

Global copper market supply and price volatility

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: US copper stockpiles rise amid tariff uncertainty

Global copper markets have transitioned from a period of acute supply stress to a state of volatility characterized by shifting surplus forecasts and geopolitical influences. Initially, the market faced a significant sup