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Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange reached a new peak, exceeding $14,500 per tonne. The rise was attributed to a combination of surging demand, particularly from expanded grid infrastructure and rapid data-center development, and a constrained supply environment. Robert Friedland identified these factors as contributing to the unprecedented movement in copper markets on a day when market participants returned from summer breaks.
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Friedland previously forecast an uptick in transactions aimed at securing critical metal supplies as global demand intensifies. He also noted supply chain disruptions in Africa, where a sulphuric acid shortage pushed Kolwezi spot prices above $1,300 per tonne. These recent developments highlight the industry’s ongoing challenges with sourcing and logistics.