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Balanced metals markets could give way to supply crunch, says Woodmac

The supply picture for most metals is set to improve over the next two years as markets become more balanced, but current underinvestment risks a severe crunch after this decade amid growing energy transition demands.

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Tight metals markets are expected to ease by next year, with stocks as a percentage of the markets for lithium, cobalt, graphite, manganese, nickel, copper and iron ore turning positive, according to