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The copper industry is no stranger to supply disruptions as workers demand more money
Thursday 15 Mar 2018 Author: Daniel Coatsworth

Keep a close eye on the copper price as experts predict supply disruptions which could push up the value of the metal. Investment bank Jefferies says Chile miner strikes could be imminent which could affect output from some of the world’s biggest copper producers.

It also flags risks such as declining copper grades, geological and geopolitical issues (especially in the DRC).

KAZ Minerals (KAZ), Antofagasta (ANTO) and Glencore (GLEN) are highly leveraged to the copper price. (DC)

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