A near-term surplus and a long-term gap can both be true.
Read the time horizon, copper form and scenario before comparing two market headlines.
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More recovery needs more than a higher percentage.
Connect recovery sensitivity to mineralogy, operating conditions and the evidence needed for scale-up.
Read the full briefContained metal is not the amount a contract pays for.
Separate wet tonnes, dry tonnes, assay, payability and treatment terms.
Read the full briefAn announced project is not yet delivered supply.
Distinguish approval, investment, construction and the operating ramp-up.
Read the full briefFollow the electrical system, not just the technology label.
Connect grids, transport and data infrastructure to actual copper forms and requirements.
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Separate provenance, site assurance, product information and recycled-content claims.
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