BHP, the world's largest mining company by market cap, warns the rise of data centers and AI could exacerbate a looming shortage of copper by increasing demand
World's largest miner expects global demand for red metal will rise by more than 70% by 2050 …
The AI boom will nearly double demand for #copper, mining firm BHP told the Financial Times. BHP predicts demand will reach 52.5 million tons a year, 72% higher from 2021 levels. https://markets.businessinsider.com/ ... [image]