The one metal powering a global shares boom and making investors huge gains… and it's not gold

Ten years ago copper was trading at less than $4,500 a ton. Today, the price is almost $13,500 a ton, and industry insiders expect more of the same, with demand predicted to soar by 50 per cent. Ten years ago copper was trading at less than $4,500 a ton. Today, the price is almost $13,500 a ton, and industry insiders expect more of the same, with demand predicted to soar by 50 per cent.