Daily Market Updates: Copper, nickel at risk due to El Niño’s disruptions

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Copper, nickel at risk due to El Niño’s disruptions

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A new BMI report shows that weather disruptions caused by El Niño can impact output and transportation of the critical minerals.

Latest closeCopper $6.660 ▲2.3%

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