New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- Copper, a critical metal for electronics, has joined precious metals in a record-breaking run in 2025, with prices advancing 41% so far to nearly $12,300 per ton on the LME. The rally has been driven by concerns that the supply shortage could persist into next year, positioning the metal for its biggest annual surge since 2009.

The sharp rally in the industrial metal has also lifted sentiment toward domestic mining major Hindustan Copper, as rising prices could potentially expand the company's margins and revenue outlook, given that it holds around two-fifths of India's copper ore reserves and resources.

Tracking the solid gains in global copper prices, Hindustan Copper share price surged another 9% in Friday's ses...