BHP Billiton: Copper Supply Shortage to Come Ahead of Schedule

Published: Aug 22, 2017 10:25

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For a long term, as copper demand will keep stable increase, global copper supply shortage will come ahead of schedule.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 22 (SMM) – BHP Billiton expects global economic growth to reach 3%-3.5% in 2017. US will face uncertainties over economy in a medium term.

WBMS: Global Copper Market Sees Supply Deficit of 41,000 Tonnes in January-June 2017

For a long term, as copper demand will keep stable increase, global copper supply shortage will come ahead of schedule.

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