University of Michigan: Cost of Copper Must Rise Substantially to Meet Basic Copper Needs
February 18, 2026
February 18, 2026
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Cost of copper must rise substantially to meet basic copper needs
The price of copper must at least double in order to spur the development of new copper mines to meet the world's growing demand for the metal, according to a team led by a University of Michigan researcher.
A research team led by U-M geologist Adam Simon examined barriers to . . .
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Cost of copper must rise substantially to meet basic copper needs
The price of copper must at least double in order to spur the development of new copper mines to meet the world's growing demand for the metal, according to a team led by a University of Michigan researcher.
A research team led by U-M geologist Adam Simon examined barriers to . . .