Copper mining reportedly fell in first half of 2026, raising long-term supply fears
Semafor reports that production disruptions and weak output in Chile, the world’s biggest copper producer, sent prices to record highs.
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Copper mining fell in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, Semafor reports, raising concerns about long-term supplies. The metal is key to the clean energy transition and data center construction. Semafor says production disruptions and weak output in Chile, the world’s biggest copper producer, sent prices to record highs.
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