Wood Mackenzie
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Geopolitics, Energy, and AI Set to Shake Metals Markets in 2026
2026 looks complicated for metals and mining. Geopolitics, energy changes, and cautious investment will shape the year. That is the view from Wood Mackenzie. Peter Schmitz, who leads global copper research, said the shift from molecules to electrons keeps metals in demand. But politics and careful spending will set the pace. China and U.S. Two…

