This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. AT-A-GLANCE Copper mining supply has grown by less than 2% per year since 2013 Higher energy prices may have boosted both copper demand as well as copper production costs Sales of electrical vehicles surged 160% in 2021 boosting demand for copper China’s recovery in late 2020 and early 2021 also likely played a role in boosting copper prices  Copper prices have risen 125% from their March 2020 lows, and the red metal has been among the commodities hitting record high prices since the pandemic began.