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The Case for Mining Copper Within the EU
The European Union (EU) maintains a stable copper supply through recycling, domestic mining, and imports of copper concentrate and refined c
Jan 232 min read
Copper Production in Africa, 1914-2023
Copper production in Africa has played a pivotal role in shaping the continent's economic and industrial landscape. From its modest...
Jan 82 min read
Copper Production Q3 2024
In this graphic and article, we analyze copper production by the world's largest producers in Q3 2024, comparing the results to the same...
Dec 23, 20241 min read
Precious Metals and Copper: A Year of Record Highs and Robust Growth
Gold, silver & copper: YTD performance As 2024 comes to a close, gold, silver, and copper have experienced notable price growth. Gold h...
Dec 19, 20242 min read
Copper Mines: Average Time from Discovery to Production is 17.9 Years
According to S&P Global, the average time for copper mines to go from discovery to production has extended significantly. Globally, it now t
Dec 16, 20242 min read
Copper Mines by Capacity
In 2024, the world’s largest copper mines by annual production capacity are spread across various continents, with Latin America leading...
Dec 13, 20242 min read
Large Copper M&A Deals 2013-2024
The copper mining industry has experienced a significant surge in mergers and acquisitions over the past decade, driven by the growing globa
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Rising Costs of Mining Copper
This graphic illustrates how copper mining costs have evolved for major companies from 2019 to 2023. Southern Copper consistently maintained
Dec 4, 20242 min read
The Ongoing Decline in New Major Copper Discoveries
Over the past three decades, the size and frequency of new copper discoveries have steadily declined. Data from S&P Global Commodity Insight
Nov 27, 20242 min read
Copper Demand Set to Soar 70% by 2050: Can Supply Keep Up?
In BHP’s recent report, "How Copper Will Shape Our Future" (30 September 2024), the company projects that copper demand will grow by 22.1 mi
Nov 19, 20243 min read
Decline in Large Copper Discoveries and the Rise of M&A Transactions: A Shift in Industry Dynamics
Over the past three decades, the copper mining industry has experienced a significant shift in its approach to resource development and acqu
Oct 31, 20243 min read
BHP Projects 70% Rise in Copper Demand by 2050: Electrification and Tech Revolution Lead the Way
The following content is sponsored by Arras Minerals In this article, we take a closer look at BHP’s latest report, BHP Insights: How...
Oct 7, 20242 min read
Copper Mining Costs in 2023: A Look at Major Mines and Companies
In 2023, global copper production costs varied widely, with regions like Kazakhstan, Peru, Mexico, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Oct 4, 20241 min read
Copper Production Q2 2024
The second quarter of 2024 has revealed intriguing shifts in the global copper mining industry. Companies like MMG and Ivanhoe Mines have re
Oct 2, 20243 min read
Global Copper Production in 2023
In 2023, global copper mine production continued its upward trajectory, fueled by increasing demand from critical sectors like renewable ene
Sep 30, 20241 min read
Copper Consumption & Population Growth 1900-2023
The relationship between copper consumption and global population growth from 1900 to 2023 illustrates how copper demand has evolved...
Sep 18, 20242 min read
Codelco Grapples with Rising Costs and Declining Ore Grades
Codelco, one of the world’s largest copper producers, is facing increasing costs as it battles several operational challenges. Chief...
Sep 16, 20242 min read
Global Copper Reserves 2023
As of 2023, world copper reserves are estimated to be around 1 billion metric tons. The largest copper reserves are found in countries like
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