So an alternative to trading the metal, especially in the face of near-term volatility, is "to look at the copper companies, both producers and developers," said Roulston.

"The share prices across the board have been beaten down to levels that don't come close to recognizing the cash flow from production and the long-term value of the metal deposits held by those companies," he said.

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