New Market Research Report: Global Copper Mining to 2020

Global copper mine production was 18.1 million tonnes (Mt) in 2013, up by 8.4% compared to the previous year, with Chile accounting for almost one-third of the share. In 2013, the countries which dominated global copper mine production were China, Chile and Peru, supported by the commencement of new mines in Mongolia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia. Global copper mine production is further forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% over the period 2014-2020 and the DRC, Peru and Zambia are poised to play bigger roles in the future.

Report Highlights

* Global copper mine production was 18.1 million tonnes (Mt) in 2013, up by 8.4% compared to the previous year, with Chile accounting for almost one-third of this.
* Global refined copper metal consumption increased by 4.4% in 2013 over 2012. China was the largest consumer that year, accounting for 44% of the world's use.
* Falling ore grades and the aging of some of the largest Chilean mines could pose a challenge to the global copper industry.
* According to the World Bank, aluminum is expected to continue to replace copper until the copper-to-aluminum price ratio reaches around 2:1.

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Report Scope

The report contains an overview of the global copper mining industry, together with its key growth factors and restraints. It also provides information about reserves, production, prices, the competitive landscape and major active, exploration and development projects.

Reasons to Get this Report

Gain an understanding of the global copper mining industry; the relevant drivers and restraining factors; reserves, historical and forecast production and consumption; trade and the competitive landscape.

Companies Mentioned in this Report: Corporacion Nacional del Cobre de Chile (Codelco), Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Glencore Plc, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., Jiangxi Copper Corporation Ltd

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