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Copper's Big Shift: Who's Producing the World's Copper Now
Copper Production infographic (1970-2024) This infographic illustrates the significant evolution of global copper production among the...
Apr 171 min read


Copper Production Q4 2024
Copper Production q4 2024 (infographic) The latest Q4 numbers are in. In this graphic and article, we take a look at the companies that...
Apr 102 min read


Copper & Gold Giants in the Tethyan Belt
As one of Earth's most significant metallogenic belts, the Tethyan Belt carves a vast path across the globe, stretching thousands of kilomet
Apr 83 min read


Mapped: Discover Pakistan's Rich Mineral Endowment
Pakistan sits at the crossroads of opportunity, strategically located within the mineral-rich Tethyan Belt known for hosting world-class dep
Apr 42 min read


The World’s Largest Operating Copper Mines vs. Reko Diq
As global demand for copper surges—driven by electrification and the energy transition—attention turns to the world’s largest copper mines a
Apr 32 min read


Energy Transition Expected to Fuel Surging Demand for Critical Minerals
Chart: Projected Demand for Critical Minerals As the global push toward clean energy gains momentum, demand for certain minerals and...
Mar 202 min read


Gold, Silver, and Copper Prices Shine in Early 2025
Gold, Silver and Copper price performance year-to-date Gold, silver & copper have had a stellar start to 2025, with prices surging across...
Mar 71 min read


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 303 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 232 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 23, 20241 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 19, 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 16, 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 13, 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 11, 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
Dec 4, 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 27, 20242 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
Nov 19, 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 31, 20243 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 7, 20242 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 4, 20241 min read
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