Copper, while not considered as a precious metal is identified as the third most widely used metal in the world, and high grade copper (marked HG) is traded on stock markets as a commodity. Copper is used in modern industries, thus as demand grows with the appearance of more developing countries and markets - the supply dwindles, and alternatives are seeked; both of the latter adding volatility to the copper markets.
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