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BHP Billiton: Copper Supply Shortage to Come Ahead of Schedule
Aug 22, 2017 10:25For 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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