Benchmark Expands into Copper Markets with New Forecast Service

26th March 2025

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence is pleased to announce the Copper Service has now officially launched. This new offering is designed for market participants, investors, and industry stakeholders, providing essential insights into the role of copper in the energy transition and the evolving supply chain dynamics.

As mass electrification accelerates and demand for clean technologies rises, copper is set to become the most critical material underpinning the energy transition. The increasing use of copper in electric vehicles (EVs), AI technologies, and essential grid infrastructure will drive demand in the coming decades, with clean energy’s share of total consumption expected to surge.

Benchmark’s expansion into the copper sector builds upon its established expertise in battery materials and the broader EV supply chain from mine to grid. With copper playing a crucial role in batteries and electrification, this new service provides a seamless extension of Benchmark’s critical mineral coverage.

Subscribers gain access to in-depth data, pricing information, and market intelligence on copper’s role in the global energy transition. The analysis provides insights into supply, demand, and investment trends, helping stakeholders navigate risks and identify opportunities in fast-growing end-use sectors.

“Benchmark’s deep understanding of the EV and battery supply chains uniquely positions us to deliver world-class copper research and data,” said Mike Finch, Head of Strategic Initiatives. “Our investment in a global team of analysts, strategically located across key copper hubs in Chile, London, Switzerland, Singapore, and China, ensures we provide clients with comprehensive, data-driven intelligence tailored to the evolving market landscape.”

Benchmark’s Copper Forecast Service offers stakeholders a complete market view, incorporating analysis of treatment and refining charges, supply disruptions, and technological shifts such as the decreasing thickness of copper foil in EV batteries. The service is designed to equip users with the tools needed to optimise strategies and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. Alongside the Copper Forecast, the Copper Briefing will deliver weekly insights into key market trends, via email.

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