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Vedanta's Copper Producer Seeks Funding Amid Surging Copper Demand
CopperTech Metals, a U.S.-domiciled copper and cobalt producer, is seeking a valuation of up to $3.57 billion in its U.S. initial public offering. The company, owned by Vedanta Resources, plans to spend $2.7 billion over the next five fiscal years to increase copper production at its Konkola Copper Mines in Zambia. Demand for copper is surging due to the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure, grid modernization, and electrification. This development was first reported by Reuters.