Its the only metal after Gold that has color. It’s nice and soft easy to work with. I believe TPTB hold ALL metals down on purpose, because good for fabricators to have cheaper costs, especially military, aircraft, ship building etc etc.
If you are a producer of metals, they don’t care. Producers and savers were always sacrificed for the greater good. Borrowers and spenders always rewarded. Copper SHOULD be $10/lb. In fact try to buy RETAIL Copper. Probably $12/lb.