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Visualizing Copper Production by Country in 2023
Copper is considered an essential metal for the clean energy transition because it is a great conductor of electricity. As a result, governments around the world have been encouraging the construction of new mines, and mining companies have been seeking new projects and acquiring existing mines to meet the growing demand. In this graphic, we illustrate global copper production in 2023, based on data from the U.S. Geological Survey, Mineral Commodity Summaries, as of January 2024. Most Copper Comes from South America Chile and Peru account for one-third of the world’s copper output. table Chile is also home to the ... (full story)