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copper

[kop-er] / ˈkɒp ər /














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Copper, lumber, diesel and aluminum prices are through the not-yet-built roof, increasing construction and renovation expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Copper has also faced long development timelines and limits to new mining projects.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Copper theft became so rampant that in 2024 the Los Angeles Police Department launched a specialized unit called the Heavy Metal Task Force to track down thieves.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Despite the weaker outlook, President and CEO Kathleen Quirk asserted that Freeport was positioned as “America’s Copper Champion,” with geographically diverse operations and scale to serve a growing market.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

As I was doing this, the Copper Gate reappeared, embedded in a nearby wall.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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