Copper is one of the most important materials in our everyday life, and copper scrap material represents a strategic source of the crucial base metal. Copper is widely used in building construction, electrical grids, electronic products, transportation equipment and home appliances. Rising demand for renewable energy, electric vehicles and high-tech products bodes well for copper, as it has the highest conductivity of any metal apart from silver, making it an ideal material for the emerging green economy. Recycled copper scrap contributes significantly to copper supply and plays a behind-the-scenes role in balancing ... (full story)