BHP, the world's largest mining company by market cap, warns the rise of data centers and AI could exacerbate a looming shortage of copper by increasing demand (Leslie Hook/Financial Times)

Leslie Hook / Financial Times:
BHP, the world's largest mining company by market cap, warns the rise of data centers and AI could exacerbate a looming shortage of copper by increasing demand  —  World's largest miner expects global demand for red metal will rise by more than 70% by 2050  —  The growth of artificial intelligence …

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