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AI: Where will the copper come from?

Data centre demand for copper to grow by 87% by 2030

Siobhan Lismore-Scott
Macquarie has adjusted its copper estimates on the surge of interest in building new data centres

Macquarie has adjusted its copper estimates | Credits: VL-PhotoPr, via Shutterstock

Data centres and the expected rapid growth of them have dominated headlines since the start of the year. It is clear that AI has grasped the world's attention and that the conversation is moving from...

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