The European Commission is set to allow member states to delay the switch-off of copper telecommunications networks to 2035, Bloomberg reports, citing people familiar with the matter.

The European Commission's decision to allow EU member states to delay the phase-out of copper telecommunications networks until 2035 suggests a more prolonged dependence on existing infrastructure, impacting the transition to newer technologies.

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This may provide short-term support for copper demand but could also delay investments in alternative materials and technologies, influencing broader market dynamics in metals and mining.

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