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Forbes says aluminum will shine if copper prices continue to rise

Michael Allan McCrae | April 03, 2011 | 4:09 pm Base Metals Aluminum Copper 

As copper prices reach greater highs, Forbes says that manufacturers are looking at substitutes and choosing aluminum. After the financial crisis in 2008, copper descended to under $1.50/lb. In the last month it has traded over $4.50/lb, a 300% increase....

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