BHP: Ten Reasons Why We Like Copper

Copper is an extremely attractive commodity in today’s changing world. This article by BHP details 10 indicators of why copper will remain a primary in-demand metal as humanity embraces alternative energy, electrified vehicles, and energy grid renewal and growth. Bullish as ever for good reason, BHP reminds us that from the supply side and from the demand side, copper plays a major role in the modern world economy. An emerging consumer class in India, China’s colossal growth, the demand for copper in a growing, modern electrical grid, electric vehicles, wind and solar projects contrasts with a systematic reduction in output from current copper mining operations, and a lack of large copper ore discoveries in most world regions.