Simon likes running a specialist economy so he stresses food production. You will rarely see him build cottages.
One suggestion....since you will most likely not be trading those spices...consider either cottages or farming one or 2 of them instead of waiting to plantations. I fyou post some clearer screen shots we could give advice on cities. BUT if the copper city you mention is immediately next to your capital...( fat crosses touch or overlap) then its a good site. just make sure it has enough food to work the copper and also make sure the copper is in the working tiles from the moment you settle. Its worth having a few tiles overlap if you get to use the copper without a border expansion.
Does Simon know where you are at or did you kill his scout far away form your area? Build an extra garrison and make sure you protect your workers/settlers. If he knows where you are at. (That lesson I think you learned in our game 2vs2 baldies)
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