In article ,
Lobster wrote:
Wasn't there also, specifically, a Great Copper Shortage for a
relatively brief period around 1980(?) when other materials were used?

Bit earlier than that IIRC - more like '70? UDI at Rhodesia? Or the three
day week?

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