The World’s Biggest Copper Producers
June 30, 2013 at 09:00 AM EDT
Copper has long been one of the most important and popular industrial metals in the world. With 3% per year production growth since 1900, approximately 16 million tons of the metal was produced in 2011, according to the International Copper Study Group. The metal’s wide use is attributable to its availability and recyclability, as well is its metallic properties that make copper an excellent conductor of heat and electricity, and antimicrobial and corrosion resistant [for more copper news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter ]. See the full story here → Related Posts: 3 Commodities For A Housing Recovery Three Commodities to Bet With Buffett Which Copper ETF Is Right For You? JJC vs. CUPM vs. CPER Copper Drops Into Danger Zone Copper Stocks To Play The Housing Recovery
