Dubbed “Dr. Copper” for its predictive ability to diagnose the health of the global economy, copper has become increasingly central to both industrial progress and the transition toward electrification and sustainability, thanks for its use in electric vehicles, wind, solar energy and power grids. With the world pivoting to a more environmentally friendly future, the dynamics of copper’s supply and demand have led to a notable resurgence in its value. Since mid-February, the price of copper has ascended to its highest point in nearly a year, only to experience a slight retreat in recent sessio…