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Copper Shortage Threatens Global Energy Transition
Copper shortage could cripple green energy and AI growth by 2050.
In brief
Copper shortage could cripple green energy and AI growth by 2050. Global copper supply may fall 44% short of demand by 2050, slowing green energy and AI expansion. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
Copper Market Shortage Warning
BloombergNEF warns global copper market will face large-scale long-term shortage starting 2028.
Supply Gap Projections
Supply gap could reach 8% of demand by 2035 and 44% by 2050.
Copper Price Surge
London Metal Exchange copper price hit $14,875 per ton, up 76% since early 2024.
Demand Drivers
Green energy transition, AI data centers and emerging-market infrastructure boost copper demand.
Supply Constraints
15-year mine development cycles and declining ore grades limit copper supply growth.
Teck Resources Prediction
Teck Resources CEO Jonathan Price forecasts 30% supply gap by 2035.
Downstream Impact
Higher copper costs could slow green energy adoption in developing countries.
What it means
Global copper supply may fall 44% short of demand by 2050, slowing green energy and AI expansion.
