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Will COMEX copper futures close below $4.50/lb on any trading day between April 1 and June 30, 2026?
Why This Question Matters
Copper price is the primary variable determining whether the EXPANDING return trajectory persists. The structural supply deficit is the highest-confidence finding, but commodity dependency creates universal fragility — revenue durability is CONDITIONAL for 6/7 producers. A decline below $4.50 would test whether the supply deficit provides a durable price floor or whether speculative positioning drives a correction that compresses TECK and HBM growth project economics.
Resolution Criteria
Resolves YES if COMEX copper futures (HG) front-month contract closes below $4.50/lb on any trading day between April 1, 2026 and June 30, 2026. Resolves NO if copper remains at or above $4.50/lb throughout the entire period.
Resolution Source
CME Group COMEX copper futures (HG) daily settlement prices
Source Trigger
Copper price vs $3.50/lb stress threshold — below this, extraction economics collapse for TECK and HBM growth projects, SCCO margins compress significantly (current: $5.88/lb)
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