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As a grouping, broadly classified, copper stocks have done exceptionally well over the past year or so, providing some of the best returns among global mining stocks, second only to the far smaller primary silver mining subsector. Pure copper miners are difficult to find, but a selection of 100 listed copper and related stocks, including explorers, developers and miners, indicates an average "bounce" from low prices seen over the past year of around 231%, measured on a weighted average basis.

...Copper prices have recently been trading at levels around US$3.00/lb, continuing to support returns to substantial cash flow profitability for Antofagasta and other copper miners around the world. Dollar copper prices have recorded one of the best "bounces" among commodities, and appear to be...

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