Base metal prices, including copper and aluminum, are climbing due to the London Metal Exchange’s ban on Russian metals and growing concerns over mine supply. Copper nears a two-year high at $10,395 per ton, driven by supply issues like the closure of the Cobre Panama mine and slower production growth. However, analysts caution that these disruptions alone don’t fully explain the price surge, and potential risks, such as changes in U.S. dollar strength and Chinese demand, could impact the market.