BHP Billiton Expects Copper Shortages amid Steady Demand

SHANGHAI, Aug. 22 (SMM) - BHP Billiton said global economic growth to reach the upper hand of estimated growth of 3-3.5 per cent in 2017 (calendar year), and US would face economic uncertainties in the medium term. 

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In the long run, copper demand is expected to keep growing steadily, and the red metal will possibly see shortages in early years of next decade. 

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