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AI-driven data centres set to spark unprecedented surge in copper demand by 2030, warns leading economist

It is estimated that 1MW of data centre power capacity could necessitate anywhere between 20 to 40 tonnes of copper.

By João Marques Lima

Founder and Editor, The Tech Capital

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April 08, 2024 | 8:19 PM BST

AI-driven data centres set to spark unprecedented surge in copper demand by 2030, warns leading economist

Saad Rahim, chief economist at Trafigura

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) could contribute to an additional 1 million tonnes of copper demand annually by the year 2030, warned Saad Rahim, chief economist at Trafigura.

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