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US copper market deficit to grow: Jefferies

The deficit in US copper markets is expected to grow this decade as miners struggle to bring on new production, according to research by New York-based analysts Jefferies.

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US setback for Hudbay

Copper mine supply in the US is expected to reach 1.52 million tonnes this year, higher than 1.465 million tonnes last year but still short of expected national demand of 2.