VirutalElectrician
Senior Member
- Location
- Mpls, MN
- Occupation
- Sparky - Trying to be retired
Copper hit $11,000 a metric tonne, expected to go to $12,000 by mid 2026, if not sooner. It's expected we'll consume more Copper than is mined in 2026.
Zinc shot up too, so nuts and bolts will go up at the hardware store as well.
One of many articles on the subject: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/b...fades-what-s-fuelling-the-rally-13640735.html
12/2 has been holding steady at $123 after 11% at Menards for the past month or two.
Remember, the 11% generally stops from Thanksgiving through to Feb or March, so might want to stock up.
Zinc shot up too, so nuts and bolts will go up at the hardware store as well.
One of many articles on the subject: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/b...fades-what-s-fuelling-the-rally-13640735.html
12/2 has been holding steady at $123 after 11% at Menards for the past month or two.
Remember, the 11% generally stops from Thanksgiving through to Feb or March, so might want to stock up.

