Investor and author Gianni Kovacevic shared his thoughts on copper market dynamics, saying that while the long-term trend is up, speculators can create significant shorter-term prices moves.

He also mentioned three copper companies he’s interested in right now: CopperNico Metals (TSX:COPR,OTCQB:CPPMF), Entree Resources (TSX:ETG,OTCQB:ERLFF) and Horizon Copper (TSXV:HCU,OTCQX:HNCUF).

In addition to copper, Kovacevic spoke about the growing opportunity he sees in lithium, highlighting how major miners like Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO,NYSE:RIO,LSE:RIO) are increasing their exposure to this important battery metal.

‘We are going to have a supply shortage. Not in the distant future — in the next 18 to 36 months it’ll be a front-page story, and it will be dovetailed with … oil and gas. And with that comes the oil and gas investor,’ he said.

Explaining his view, Kovacevic said oil and gas companies are becoming interested in direct lithium extraction.

Watch the interview above for more from Kovacevic on copper and lithium, as well as Donald Trump’s second term.

Securities Disclosure: I, Charlotte McLeod, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

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