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Some copper headlines still point to refined market surplus, which can make the trade look less attractive at first glance. But the part I keep coming back to is mine supply. Refined output can rise in a quarter if smelters and refiners run harder, especially in places like China and India. Mine production is slower, more capital-intensive and more vulnerable to grade decline, disruptions, permitting and jurisdiction risk. That is why I am trying to separate short-term refined balances from …
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The Copper Market Looks Comfortable On Some Headlines, But Mine Supply Still Looks Tight
· r/investing
· May 26, 2026