Craig Parry: The World Needs More Copper, but New Mines Aren’t Coming Fast

Copper has become one of the world’s most closely watched commodities as governments race to secure the raw materials needed for electrification, artificial intelligence (AI) and energy infrastructure.

Speaking to the Investing News Network at the Rule Symposium, Craig Parry, CEO and chair of Vizsla Copper (TSXV:VCU,OTCQB:VCUFF) and co-founder of Inventa Capital, said years of underinvestment and increasingly lengthy permitting timelines have left the industry ill-prepared to meet demand.

He argues that the challenge is no longer whether demand will materialize, but whether enough new mines can be developed in time to avoid a significant supply deficit.

The conversation also explores how AI is reshaping mineral demand, why copper is set to remain one of the most strategically important commodities for the coming decades and how changing government policies are influencing project development.

In addition, Parry reflects on the principles that have guided his investment career, Inventa Capital’s project generation model and the role of disciplined exploration in creating shareholder value.

Listen to the full interview to hear Parry’s outlook on copper prices, permitting reform, critical minerals, AI-driven exploration and where he sees the mining sector heading over the next decade.

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