# Copper Shortage Threatens Global Energy Transition

> Copper shortage could cripple green energy and AI growth by 2050.
- Title: Copper Shortage Threatens Global Energy Transition | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: copper, green energy, ai data centers, supply gap, london metal exchange, teck resources, bloombergnef, international energy agency, strait of hormuz, finance, markets, Shortage
- Source: BigGo Finance — https://finance.biggo.com/news/d4a9c8ba-ca6b-431e-af81-e9be1b6b8e0b
- Author: BigGo Finance
- Published: 2026-10-23T14:25:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: copper, green energy, ai data centers, supply gap, london metal exchange, teck resources, bloombergnef, international energy agency, strait of hormuz, finance, markets
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Global copper supply may fall 44% short of demand by 2050, slowing green energy and AI expansion.