Trafigura Group has been buying large volumes of copper to boost sales into Asia as local supplies run low, adding to a scramble for metal that’s pushed regional premiums for spot cargoes to record highs.
Source: [Bloomberg Markets](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-11-07/trafigura-snaps-up-copper-in-asia-as-china-faces-supply-crunch)