Copper prices are above $14,500 per metric ton amid global demand
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Sep 24, 2026, 14:05 IST | Updated: Sep 24, 2026, 14:05 IST
The global AI boom is driving a surge in copper demand, as data centres require massive amounts of the metal for power grids, electrical wiring and cooling systems. Supply disruptions and rising demand are tightening the market, pushing copper prices to record highs and raising concerns over a widening global supply crunch.
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