Niogold Acquires 60% Interest in Malartic

The correlation between copper theft and copper trade prices cannot be disputed, however, this is but one variable to take into account. As first flag of engagement in the illegal copper trade, opportunity criminals regard copper theft as substance matter to gain financial gain. Irrespective of market demands, some SMDs will purchase such content and simply withold further trade processes until such time the market provides greater financial reward. As such the illegal trade also impact and influence market trends of supply and demand.

The correlation between copper theft and copper trade prices cannot be disputed, however, this is but one variable to take into account. As first flag of engagement in the illegal copper trade, opportunity criminals regard copper theft as substance matter to gain financial gain. Irrespective of market demands, some SMDs will purchase such content and simply withold further trade processes until such time the market provides greater financial reward. As such the illegal trade also impact and influence market trends of supply and demand.