USA Copper Map

High Copper prices, new technology, jurisdiction trends alter the Copper exploration map in USA, but what doest this mean for investors?

What happened: Copper prices are above $6.75 a pound, big projects are getting big money, and states are countering federal support for opening new mining lands.

Why it matters: High prices, new technologies, federal financial support, and state pushback are changing where you should drill and invest.

What happens next: Arizona and Nevada remain crowded, and New Mexico keeps getting harder, while Idaho, Montana and parts of Minnesota and Michigan offer new opportunities.

The price of copper keeps setting new record highs. Washington keeps writing checks and avidly supporting mineral production. Some projects indicate that bio-leaching may make low-grade legacy ore economic. Seemingly, copper exploration and investment opportunities abound.

But, the key questions remain: Which jurisdictions should be targeted, which should be avoided, and where could calculated permitting risk yield the largest rewards?