Copper surged toward a record on concerns about tightening supplies in the new year, as well as a risk-on mood in wider markets. Benchmark futures rallied about 3% in London, approaching the peak just below $13,000 a ton set last week. Concerns about potential US tariffs have led traders to ramp up shipments to that country, tightening conditions e

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