Some already point to signs of some improvement, such as rising premiums for physical copper in key consuming regions.

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In 1969, Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda announced nationalization of copper mining companies, key to Zambia's economy contributing over 50 percent of government revenue.

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For example, there have been big drops in key industrial commodities like copper and oil.

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