Chile Lowers 2025 International Copper Prices Forecast

Published: Apr 8, 2025 16:26

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According to Mining.com, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported last Saturday (5th) that Chile, the world's largest copper producer, is preparing to lower its official forecast for copper prices in 2025.

Citing a person familiar with the detailed calculation method, WSJ stated that the Chilean government will revise the average copper price forecast for 2025 from the previous $4.25/lb to a range of $3.90/lb to $4/lb.

The newspaper mentioned that Chile will announce the revised price forecast by the end of April.

In February, the Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco) maintained its copper price forecast at $4.25/lb, while the forecast for May 2024 was $3.85/lb. The commission predicted that the average copper price in 2026 would be $4.25/lb and expects copper prices to remain above $4/lb over the next decade.

The new US tariff policy has sparked concerns about a global recession, leading to significant declines in prices, including oil and other commodities.

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