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Copper: Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 313 Pages
  • April 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 338726

Global Copper Market to Reach $298.4 Billion by 2030

The global market for Copper estimated at US$170.6 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of US$298.4 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% over the analysis period 2022-2030. Electrical & Electronics, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 8.7% CAGR and reach US$134.4 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Taking into account the ongoing post pandemic recovery, growth in the Building & Construction segment is readjusted to a revised 5.5% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $46.5 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 11.5% CAGR

The Copper market in the U.S. is estimated at US$46.5 Billion in the year 2022. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$68.4 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 11.5% over the analysis period 2022 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 4.2% and 5.9% respectively over the 2022-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 5.4% CAGR.

Select Competitors (Total 122 Featured) -

  • Anglo American Plc
  • Antofagasta Plc
  • BHP Billiton Group
  • Codelco
  • First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
  • Grupo México S.A.B. DE C.V
  • Jiangxi Copper Co. Ltd.
  • JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corp.
  • KGHM Polska MiedŸ S.A
  • KME AG
  • Mitsubishi Materials Corp.
  • Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co. Ltd.
  • Norilsk Nickel
  • OM Group Inc.
  • Rio Tinto Group
  • Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.
  • Teck Resources Ltd.
  • UMMC Holding Corp.
  • Vale Ltd.

What's New?

  • Special coverage on Russia-Ukraine war; global inflation; easing of zero-Covid policy in China and its `bumpy` reopening; supply chain disruptions, global trade tensions; and risk of recession.
  • Global competitiveness and key competitor percentage market shares
  • Market presence across multiple geographies - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial
  • Online interactive peer-to-peer collaborative bespoke updates
  • Access to digital archives and Research Platform
  • Complimentary updates for one year

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • World Market Trajectories
  • Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession
  • Market Overview
  • Recent Market Activity
  • Current & Future Analysis
  • Emerging Countries Offer Strong Growth Prospects
  • China Remains a Major Force in the Copper Industry
  • Pricing Scenario
  • Improvement in PMI Signals Growth
  • Copper - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2022 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2022 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
  • Anglo American PLC (UK)
  • Antofagasta Plc (UK)
  • Aurubis AG (Germany)
  • BHP Billiton Group (Australia)
  • Codelco (Chile)
  • First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (Canada)
  • Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (USA)
  • Grupo México S.A.B. DE C.V (Mexico)
  • Global Brass and Copper, Inc (USA)
  • Jiangxi Copper Company Limited (China)
  • JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation (Japan)
  • KGHM Polska Miedz S.A. (Poland)
  • KME AG (Germany)
  • Mitsubishi Materials Corporation (Japan)
  • Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co. Ltd (Japan)
  • Norilsk Nickel (Russia)
  • Rio Tinto Group (UK)
  • Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd (Japan)
  • Teck Resources Limited (Canada)
  • The Furukawa Electric Co. (Japan)
  • UMMC Holding Corporation (Russia)
  • Vale Limited (Canada)
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Electric Vehicles Steer Growth for Copper
  • Factors Driving Popularity of EVs
  • Select Countries with Proposed Government Phase-out of Internal Combustion Engine Sales
  • Renewable Energy Technologies: An Expanding Opportunity Market
  • Wind Power Generation Offers Significant Growth
  • Solar Photovoltaics Market - A Promising Market
  • CIGS - An Emerging Thin Film Technology Gaining Immense Popularity
  • Rising Focus on Ramping-Up Power Generation Infrastructure Drives Demand for Copper
  • Bactericidal Property Supports Use of Copper Tubes in Water Distribution Systems
  • Copper Tubes Gain Prominence in Heating Systems
  • Copper Tubes Benefit from Opportunities in the Automotive Sector
  • Opportunity Indicators
  • Growing Proliferation of Consumer Electronic Devices to Drive Demand
  • Electric Home Appliances - Key End-Users of Copper
  • HVAC Sector Offers Improved Opportunities
  • Copper Enjoys Widespread Application in Telecommunications Sector
  • Growth in the Construction Sector to Benefit Demand
  • Urbanization Underpins Demand for Copper-Based Products
  • Copper Products: Key Statistical Findings
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Copper by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 2: World Historic Review for Copper by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World 16-Year Perspective for Copper by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electrical & Electronics by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 5: World Historic Review for Electrical & Electronics by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World 16-Year Perspective for Electrical & Electronics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Building & Construction by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 8: World Historic Review for Building & Construction by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World 16-Year Perspective for Building & Construction by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Transportation by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 11: World Historic Review for Transportation by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World 16-Year Perspective for Transportation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer & General Products by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 14: World Historic Review for Consumer & General Products by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World 16-Year Perspective for Consumer & General Products by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Industrial Machinery & Equipment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 17: World Historic Review for Industrial Machinery & Equipment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World 16-Year Perspective for Industrial Machinery & Equipment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 19: World Copper Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Copper Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2023 (E)
  • Table 20: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: USA Historic Review for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 22: USA 16-Year Perspective for Copper by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
CANADA
  • Table 23: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: Canada Historic Review for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: Canada 16-Year Perspective for Copper by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
JAPAN
  • Copper Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2023 (E)
  • Table 26: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: Japan Historic Review for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 28: Japan 16-Year Perspective for Copper by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
CHINA
  • Copper Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2023 (E)
  • Table 29: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: China Historic Review for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 31: China 16-Year Perspective for Copper by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
EUROPE
  • Copper Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2023 (E)
  • Table 32: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Copper by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 33: Europe Historic Review for Copper by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 34: Europe 16-Year Perspective for Copper by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 35: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 36: Europe Historic Review for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 37: Europe 16-Year Perspective for Copper by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
FRANCE
  • Copper Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2023 (E)
  • Table 38: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 39: France Historic Review for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 40: France 16-Year Perspective for Copper by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
GERMANY
  • Copper Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2023 (E)
  • Table 41: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 42: Germany Historic Review for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 43: Germany 16-Year Perspective for Copper by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
ITALY
  • Table 44: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 45: Italy Historic Review for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 46: Italy 16-Year Perspective for Copper by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Copper Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2023 (E)
  • Table 47: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 48: UK Historic Review for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 49: UK 16-Year Perspective for Copper by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
SPAIN
  • Table 50: Spain Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 51: Spain Historic Review for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 52: Spain 16-Year Perspective for Copper by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
RUSSIA
  • Table 53: Russia Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 54: Russia Historic Review for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 55: Russia 16-Year Perspective for Copper by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
REST OF EUROPE
  • Table 56: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 57: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 58: Rest of Europe 16-Year Perspective for Copper by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Copper Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2023 (E)
  • Table 59: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Copper by Geographic Region - Australia, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 60: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Copper by Geographic Region - Australia, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 61: Asia-Pacific 16-Year Perspective for Copper by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Australia, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
  • Table 62: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 63: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Copper by End-Use - Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2021 and % CAGR
  • Table 64: Asia-Pacific 16-Year Perspective for Copper by End-Use - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Transportation, Consumer & General Products and Industrial Machinery & Equipment for the Years 2014, 2023 & 2030
AUSTRALIA
  • Copper Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2023 (E)
INDIA
  • Copper Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2023 (E)
SOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
  • Copper Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2023 (E)
ARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
  • Copper Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2023 (E)
IRANISRAELSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
  • Copper Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2023 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Anglo American Plc
  • Antofagasta Plc
  • BHP Billiton Group
  • Codelco
  • First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
  • Grupo México S.A.B. DE C.V
  • Jiangxi Copper Co. Ltd.
  • JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corp.
  • KGHM Polska MiedŸ S.A
  • KME AG
  • Mitsubishi Materials Corp.
  • Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co. Ltd.
  • Norilsk Nickel
  • OM Group Inc.
  • Rio Tinto Group
  • Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.
  • Teck Resources Ltd.
  • UMMC Holding Corp.
  • Vale Ltd.

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