Copper jumps to fresh all-time high as growth bets supercharge commodities

Yet, while the biggest miners are universally bullish on the outlook for copper, there are few new projects on the horizon, constraining future supply.

Copper soared to a fresh all-time high as optimism about a global rebound from the pandemic boosts commodities markets.

The metal -- an economic bellwether -- is front and center in a rally that’s driven raw materials from lumber to iron ore to multiyear highs or records. Stimulus measures and vaccine rollouts are fueling prospects for a resurgence in demand that’s set to strain supply, while copper’s crucial role in the green-energy transition is expected to underpin longer-term gains.

At the same time, a lack of mine investment may leave the market short of the supply needed to meet demand. Big banks