# Global energy and mineral market trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-energy-and-mineral-market-trends > Updated: 2026-09-05T20:20:25.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Global energy and mineral markets are experiencing significant shifts driven by the energy transition and industrial demand. Recent data indicates an 11% increase in planned global coal mining capacity, reaching 2,521 million tonnes per annum, with major growth concentrated in India, China, Australia, Russia, and South Africa. At the same time, the copper market faces supply and demand pressures. While Chilean state company Codelco prepares to lower its 2026 production targets due to operational disruptions, BHP projects that global copper demand will increase by 70% by 2050. Meeting this demand will require an annual industry growth rate of 2.5% to 3%. In Colombia, the mining sector is facing potential legislative changes. A new mining law project has drawn criticism from those who view it as an ‘anti-mining law’ because it emphasizes state sovereignty over subsoil resources and promotes ‘productive reconversion,’ which some argue could prematurely phase out extractive activities. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Global copper demand projected to rise 70% by 2050 BHP projects a 70% increase in copper demand by 2050 due to the energy transition, while Colombia faces new legislative challenges regarding its mining laws and resource sovereignty. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-copper-demand-projected-to-rise-70-by-2050 ### 2026-08-13: Global energy markets face shifts as coal capacity rises and copper supply tightens Global coal mining capacity rose 11% last year, led by India, while copper producer Codelco faces production hurdles amid rising demand from AI and green energy sectors. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-energy-markets-face-shifts-as-coal-capacity-rises-and-copper-supply-tightens --- Cite as: Global energy and mineral market trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-energy-and-mineral-market-trends