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Copper Surges to $13,000 at LME – Fears of Shrinking Inventories

Published December 29, 2025, 08:29
Copper Surges to $13,000 at LME – Fears of Shrinking Inventories

The price of copper surged on the London Metal Exchange, approaching a historic high of $13,000 per tonne, due to concerns about limited supply. This rise is partly attributed to expectations of potential tariffs on refined copper imports by President Trump, prompting traders to channel large quantities of copper to the US before the tariffs are imposed. This has resulted in shrinking inventories in other markets and rising prices. Despite the euphoria, there are warnings of an excessive price increase, as some copper processing industries in China have reduced or suspended production due to the high cost.