The global copper supply chain is under pressure due to the massive infrastructure demands of AI and cloud computing, creating a critical need for resources like sulfuric acid and impacting chokepoints like Hormuz.
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The global copper supply chain is under pressure due to the massive infrastructure demands of AI and cloud computing, creating a critical need for resources like sulfuric acid and impacting chokepoints like Hormuz.
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Copper supply chains are under pressure due to the massive infrastructure demands of AI and cloud computing, impacting mining operations in Indonesia.Also in this story
- Freeport-McMoRan and the Copper Development Association operate globally and are setting standards for copper usage in data centers.
- Operational issues at the Grasberg mine, including mudflow disruptions, are impacting copper supply chains in Indonesia amid high demand from data centers and tech firms like Microsoft.