Mike Henry, BHP CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the growing demand for copper, impact of AI boom on copper demand, status of the Resolution Copper Project, addressing supply deficit and weaknesses in critical mineral supply chains, the need for permitting reforms, impact of tariffs, and more. ...

Market Trends - Silver reached a 13-year high above $36 per ounce [1] - Platinum climbed to levels last seen in 2021 [1] - Investors seek alternatives to gold amid high prices and macroeconomic uncertainty, improving positive correlation between silver and platinum [2] Supply and Demand - Silver supply lagged demand by about 15% in 2024, with another shortfall expected this year [1] - Platinum faces its third consecutive year of supply deficit [2] - Platinum supply deficit is exacerbated by reducing mining output in South Africa and surging Chinese demand [2] Industrial Demand - Bullish momentum is primarily driven by robust industrial demand [1] - Silver is in high demand for the manufacturing of solar panels [1] - Platinum is in high demand for hybrid vehicle production [1]