What is the World Copper Factbook?

The World Copper Factbook has been in print since 1999 and is issued annually by the International Copper Study Group. The latest edition can be freely accessed from its website:

https://icsg.org/copper-factbook/

Besides a wealth of information and insights on copper, the factbook provides data for frequently asked questions:

• What copper resources are available, and where can they be found?
• What are the top copper mining countries?
• What are the world's top copper mines by capacity?
• What are the top copper smelting countries?
• What are the world's top copper smelters by capacity?
• What are the world's top copper refineries by capacity?
• Which copper intermediates are traded, and how does copper trade flow?
• How much copper is available from secondary material sources?

The factbook provides input for regular media articles such as available resources, the top 10 copper-producing countries, the largest mines, the role of recycling, etc.

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Last update: October 3, 2023