For these economies, mining exports (minerals, ores, and metals) are the primary category of goods sent abroad.
Copper discoveries are becoming increasingly rare and often found deeper underground.
Demand for clean energy materials is set to grow 400% by 2030, but supply isn’t keeping pace, leading to potential supply deficits.
Brass rods can help cut emissions in machine shops, be recycled without losing properties, and contribute to a cleaner environment.
This graphic shows why brass rods are the secure choice for precision-machined and forged parts.
From airbags to firefighting equipment, components made from brass rods play a vital role in creating a safer environment.
Copper consumption for data centers in North America is estimated to jump from 197,000 tonnes in 2020 to 238,000 tonnes in 2030.
With more renewables and EVs plugging into the grid, copper and nickel are essential building blocks for the energy transition.
Many new technologies critical to the energy transition rely on copper. Here are the world's largest copper producers.
In 2020, solar power saw its largest-ever annual capacity expansion at 127 gigawatts. Here's a snapshot of solar power capacity by country.