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Most investors looking at copper are focused on rising demand. But the bigger issue may actually be the supply chain behind processing the metal itself. Copper production doesn’t just require new discoveries - it also depends heavily on sulfuric acid, which is critical for leaching and processing lower-grade copper ore. And that’s where another problem is starting to emerge: global sulfur and sulfuric acid supply is tightening due to refinery changes, fertilizer demand, chemical industry consumption, and growing mining usage …