Secondary copper processing using outotec ausmelt tsl technology. One terawatt of capacity would require six million metric tons of copper. Figure 8 a flow diagram summarising the processes used to manufacture copper from its ore. Icsg copper market forecast 20152016 where to expect. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about world 2015 should be addressed to the cia. Copper demand for copper is increasing and has increased exponentially throughout history.
Copper is a malleable and ductile metallic element that is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity as well as being corrosion resistant and antimicrobial. It is also the worlds largest copper producer, having produced some 5. Improving living standards, together with a world population that is expected to reach 9 billion in the year 2050 and could pass the 10 billion mark before the end of the century undesa, 2015, are expected to push the demand for resources into unchartered waters. Copper has many applications but 75% of the copper which is mined is used for transport of electric current in one or other context. Its main purpose is to increase copper market transparency and promote international discussions and cooperation on issues related to copper. World copper market size, market share, market leaders. Zambia was the worlds sixth largest copper producer in 2011 with 715,000 tonnes equating to 4. Total global copper production from mines amounted to an estimated 21 million metric tons. We occasionally update these publications, so if you rely on the data for more than simple informational purposes, we recommend that you check back periodically for updates. Estimating global copper demand until 2100 with regression. Icsg 20142015 copper supply and demand forecasts and. The factbook provides a broad overview of all facets of copper. New frontiers in china 2015 chinas nickel mine and refined nickel production 2014 nickel a surface technology material 2014.
It is designed to promote copper and educate readers about the importance and contribution of copper to society. Gains will be driven by applications such as building wire and plumbing and electrical grid wire and cable. Pdf copper and its alloys are used for diverse applications that are. The capital and largest city is lusaka, with a population estimated at 1. The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Profile total factbook 2015 1 key figures for 2015 9. Egypt attempted to colonize the region of southern sudan by establishing the province of equatoria in the 1870s. Icsg world copper factbook 2019 available complimentary on icsg website in pdf format. Smelting and hydrometallurgy treatment for copper sulphide ores and concentrates 2019 icsg world copper factbook 2019 available complimentary on icsg website in pdf format membership in the icsg is open to any state that is involved in the production, trade, or consumption of copper. The data were aggregated to six different regions china, eu28, latin america, north america, japan, and rest of the world and reveal the. China invests significantly in zambian infrastructure projects. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency cia with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world.
The october 2016 pdf contains a bitmap version, not vector. Icsg 20142015 copper supply and demand forecasts and capacity developments to 2017 don smale secretarygeneral international copper study group. The world economic forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Copper occurs naturally in the earths crust in a variety of forms. The data were aggregated to six different regions china, eu28, latin america, north america, japan, and rest of the world and reveal the relative. Icsg factbook 2018 international copper study group. Pure copper metal is generally produced from a multistage process, beginning with the mining and concentrating of lowgrade ores containing copper sulfide minerals, and followed by smelting and electrolytic refining to produce a pure copper cathode. As of 2019, there are 24 members, including the european.
The world copper factbook 2015 international copper study group 2 chapter 1. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. Estimating global copper demand until 2100 with regression and. Verite human trafficking risk factors in copper production.
Copper recycling includes material collected from endoflife products such as copper, cables and wires, electric hardware, as well as the remelting of factory waste. Nov, 2019 copper is a base metal like nickel, zinc, aluminum, lead, etc. The world copper factbook 20 international copper study group 2 chapter 1. The world copper fact book 2018, international copper study group directory of copper mines and. The world factbook africa south sudan introduction south sudan background. Incorporated as a notforprofit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in geneva, switzerland, the forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests. This paper describes an analysis of copper contained in international trade flows ranging from concentrate to finished products. Everything which is to be electrified requires copper and copper is completely indispensable in the green transition.
The asiapacific region will remain the largest and fastest growing market. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. January 2015 is the latest vector version available of this file. Icsg copper market forecast 20152016 where to expect demand. Increasing market transparency by improving world copper statistics and.
The world copper factbook 2014 international copper study group i i about icsg the international copper study group icsg was formally established as an autonomous inter. The factbook provides a broad overview of all facets of copper, from. Icsg factbook 2017 international copper study group. Oecd factbook 20152016 is a comprehensive and dynamic statistical publication from the oecd. The recycling champion tonnes of copper were used globally 2006 2015. Oct, 2016 this paper describes an analysis of copper contained in international trade flows ranging from concentrate to finished products. Much of zambias population is concentrated around lusaka in the south and the copperbelt province in the northwest.
Islamic mahdist revolutionaries overran the region in 1885, but in 1898 a british force was able to overthrow the mahdist regime. About icsg australia japan belgium luxembourg the international copper study group icsg was formally established chile mexico as an autonomous inter. The impact of chinas new normal on the global copper. Many commonly used alloys contain copper as the predominant metal, with varying quantities of other elements table 1. Close to 100 indicators cover a wide range of areas. Economic analysis suggested resources page 1 last revised. Estimates of undiscovered copper in middle east ten times. Oecd factbook 2015 2016 is a comprehensive and dynamic statistical publication from the oecd.
Global demand for copper metal refined copper and recycled scrap is projected to advance 4. The zambiachina trade relationship is particularly strong, with copper export values approximately 40 times larger in 2016 than 2000. The official print version is available from the government printing office. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the world s nations. The answer is smarter use of copper, not more extraction. If you wish to link to this page, you can do so by referring to the url address below this line. The world copper fact book 2018, international copper study group directory of. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of world 2015 information contained here.
Pdf copper flash smelting flue dust as a source of germanium. The world copper factbook 2012 international copper study group 2 chapter 1. Zip file format, for the convenience of visitors who wish to download a personal copy. Resource scarcity is one the main challenges facing human society in this century. Scribd is the world s largest social reading and publishing site. Membership in the icsg is open to any state that is involved in the.
Americans throw away more copper every year than the proposed polymet mine would provide. Icsg 20152016 world copper supply and demand forecast. The information regarding world on this page is republished from the 2015 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Icsg share in the world copper market 2015 international copper study group 6 total production and usage at icsg member countries mine production refined usage refined production 76% 24% 84% 16% icsg member countries other countries 81% 19%. Solar energy lifts off at airports around the globe copper. More than 180 million metric tons of undiscovered copper resources may be found in an area of the middle east that covers turkey, georgia, armenia, azerbaijan, iran, western pakistan and southwestern afghanistan, according to a recent assessment by the u. The factbook provides a broad overview of all facets of copper, from production to trade, usage, recycling and more.
Future global copper demand is expected to keep rising due to coppers. Posted below is the central intelligence agency s most popular publication the world factbook in compressed. International copper study group, world copper factbook 20, p. We stand in solidarity with communities around the world fighting sulfide mining. Islamic mahdist revolutionaries overran the region in 1885, but in 1898 a. The world copper factbook 2015 the current members of icsg are. The international copper study group icsg is an intergovernmental organisation of copper producing and consuming states that functions as the international commodity board for copper. Please bookmark this page add it to your favorites. Jul 18, 2018 to begin using the world factbook, find and doubleclick the index file there are two index filesboth work equally well. Total global copper production from mines amounted to.
With several expected expansion plans forthcoming, zambia is viewed as a key growth area for copper production which is likely to rank the country under the top 5 highest copper producers globally going. The world copper factbook 2018 international copper study group about icsg the international copper study group icsg was formally established as an autonomous inter. If you dont already have adobe reader installed, you may download the current version at. Chile has the worlds largest copper reserves of any country by far, with 200 million metric tons as of 2019. In 2015, it directly employed nearly 373,000 canadians and accounted for 19. As of 2019, icsg share in the world copper market represents 82. Copper flash smelting flue dust as a source of germanium. Johnson and others, estimate of undiscovered copper resources of the world, 20, us geological survey, fact sheet 20143004, jan.
Copper is a base metal like nickel, zinc, aluminum, lead, etc. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about the 2015 cia world fact book should be addressed to the cia. Supporting information a provides the basic assumptions and detailed data used in estimation pdf. Copper is usually found in nature in association with sulfur. Led lamps, nickel pig iron in 2015 and also the implementation in 2019 simulation. Pdf secondary copper processing using outotec ausmelt. The world copper factbook 2016 international copper study group i i about icsg the international copper study group icsg was formally established as an autonomous inter. The world copper factbook 2015 international copper study group. Review and outlook for copper, nickel, lead and zinc unctad. Data reflects production capabilities, not necessarily production forecasts. International copper study groupthe world copper factbook 20. An examination of copper contained in international trade.
This estimate is ten times the current annual world production for copper. Download the world factbook 2015 central intelligence agency. Again, as a high estimate, copper usage for 40gw capacity would be nearly a quarter million metric tons. Nickel factbook 2018 world nickelbased alloys 2016 metals, scandium, molybdenum, rhenium, selen um,tellurium and rare earth metalsnickel production in south east asia. The directory is available by subscription in excel and pdf format and data.
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