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Mining Sector Thrives Amid AI and EV Demand

1/25/2026

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  • The global investment community is shifting toward mining and metals equities as the sector moves from defensive to essential.
  • European fund managers hold a 26% overweight position, while demand from AI, electric vehicles, and data centers supports higher prices.
  • Copper has risen about 50% in the past year, and mergers and acquisitions are rising, though regulatory scrutiny may temper consolidation.