The red metal has notched a series of all-time highs in an end-of-year surge, rallying 42% on the London Metal Exchange this year.

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Analysts say copper's record-breaking run could continue next year, citing supply disruptions and masssive spending on artificial intelligence.

The red metal has notched a series of all-time highs in an end-of-year surge, rallying 42% on the London Metal Exchange this year.