The AI boom and tariff uncertainty are pushing copper prices to record highs

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Published 10 Sept 2026, 15:25 BST1 min read

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Tightening global copper supply, robust demand from the AI boom and uncertainty over tariffs are all whipping up a frenzy for the red metal. It’s sending prices soaring to their highest levels ever.

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