Copper Deficit To Reach 4 Million Tons By 2030, Analyst Predicts: Mining, Electrification Plays Set To Benefit
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 12 2024
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Source: Benzinga
Copper Supply Deficit: JPMorgan analyst Patrick Jones warns that while substitution for copper may increase in newer technologies, it will not be enough to address the long-term supply deficit expected to reach approximately 4 million metric tons by 2030 due to rising demand from electric vehicles and renewable energy.
Investment Opportunities: Jones highlights positive long-term prospects for copper prices and suggests mining companies like Teck Resources and Lundin Mining as favorable investments, while also noting potential benefits for electrification and telecom sectors from increased copper recycling.
Analyst Views on SCCO
Wall Street analysts forecast SCCO stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SCCO is 127.95 USD with a low forecast of 90.00 USD and a high forecast of 152.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
10 Analyst Rating
0 Buy
5 Hold
5 Sell
Moderate Sell
Current: 176.410
Low
90.00
Averages
127.95
High
152.00
Current: 176.410
Low
90.00
Averages
127.95
High
152.00
About SCCO
Southern Copper Corporation is an integrated copper producer. The Company is engaged in the production of copper, molybdenum, silver, and zinc. The Company’s mining, smelting and refining facilities are located in Peru and Mexico and conducts exploration activities in those countries and in Argentina, Chile and Ecuador. Its segments include the Peruvian operations, Mexican open-pit operations and Mexican underground mining operations. Its Peruvian operations include the Toquepala and Cuajone mine complexes and smelting and refining plants, including a precious metals plant, industrial railroad and port facilities. Its Mexican open-pit operations include the La Caridad and Buenavista mine complexes and the smelting and refining plants, including a precious metals plant and a copper rod plant and support facilities that service both mines. Its Mexican underground mining operations include five underground mines that produce zinc, copper, lead, silver and gold, and a zinc refinery.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
