One of the great things about working in M&A across all sectors is the variety of insight it gives you into what is happening in the world at different levels of industry. One current M&A theme is future copper supplies, and reducing interest in platinum group metals. The reducing value of platinum group metal miners (Ruthenium, Rhodium, Palladium, Osmium, Iuridium and Platinum: mainly used in catalytic converters to reduce pollutants from petrol and diesel engines), and increased interest in copper is all driven by the expected energy transition over the coming years: who will need platinum group metals when internal combustion engines are no longer manufactured? Conversely, copper is the metal of electronic systems - as we electrify everything, demand must surely increase. The lead time for exploration is long and expensive so many miners believe buying existing sites is the best bet, enabling them to capitalise on soaring prices in coming years. Here is an interesting insight into copper futures if you are interested in such things.
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BHP forecasts a substantial surge in copper demand, estimating a yearly increase of 1 million tonnes until 2035. This growth is driven by the expansion of transportation electrification, data centers, and the evolution of 5G technology. As existing copper mines age, there is a looming challenge in the global copper supply, with the pipeline of potential projects less robust than in previous cycles. Both brownfield and greenfield projects are anticipated to face significant challenges. #BHP #copper #demand #supplychain #technology #forecast
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