Why Copper Is the Most Important Metal You're Not Paying Attention To

Copper is becoming the most critical industrial metal due to electrification. EVs use 4x more copper than gas cars. Solar panels, wind turbines, and grid infrastructure all require massive copper. Supply cannot keep up: new mine development takes 10-15 years. Copper price up 40%+ in 2025-2026. Analysts project significant supply deficit through 2030. The 'copper squeeze' could slow the energy transition if not addressed.