BHP is positive on copper, citing supply tightness, Metal Miner says

The monthly Copper MMI increased 6.4% in October, registering a value of 100, up from 94 in September as recent US monetary policy moves, increased US manufacturing demand, global supply factors impacted copper prices, says MetalMiner, adding that copper producers like BHP Billiton (BHP) are saying copper supply tightness will likely continue in the near-term.