Data center copper use to jump 75% to 1.3M tons by 2028
Beth_Kindig · x · 2026-08-19
- Forecast: Global copper consumption in data centers is projected to reach 740,000 metric tons in 2026, rising 75% to 1.3 million metric tons (1.3 billion kg) by 2028.
- Stocks mentioned: NVDA, APH, CRDO.
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