Commodity

Copper

Copper is a versatile and valuable commodity, known for its excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. It is originated from ores like chalcopyrite, bornite, and covellite, which are primarily found in Chile, Peru, and China. The production of copper involves a series of processes, starting with mining the ore, followed by crushing and grinding it into a fine powder. This powder is then mixed with water and chemi...

Copper
Mined Copper Production Mined Copper

Refined copper is a product extracted from copper ore through mining and processing, resulting in a pure metal used in numerous industrial applications.

Refined Copper Production Refined Copper

High-purity copper is a refined metal product produced through processes like smelting and electrolysis to remove impurities from extracted copper ore.

Smelted Copper Production Smelted Copper

Smelted copper is intermediate copper product resulting from heating copper ore with a reducing agent in a furnace to separate and concentrate it.

Copper Waste Trade Copper Waste

Copper by-product materials from non-iron/steel industrial processes that can be repurposed to extract and reuse copper.

Copper Chlorides Trade Copper Chlorides

Copper chlorides are chemical compounds consisting of copper, chlorine, oxygen or hydrogen that can be used as intermediates, catalysts, or precursors in various processes including chemical synthesis and water treatment...

Copper Ores Trade Copper Ores

Copper ores and lightly processed ore materials suitable for processing to copper.

Copper Oxides Trade Copper Oxides

Copper oxide and hydroxide compounds are used as intermediate products or raw materials in various industries.

Master Copper Alloys Trade Master Copper Alloys

High-copper master alloys containing one or more metals like tin, zinc, or nickel are used to add precise amounts of these elements to copper for controlled properties in various products.

Copper Flakes Trade Copper Flakes

Lamellar copper is a powdered form of copper characterized by its layered or flaked microstructure.

Copper Powder Trade Copper Powder

Copper powder is a fine-grained, non-layered form of copper with high conductivity and antimicrobial properties, used in various industrial applications.

Copper Trade Copper

Copper anodes are partially refined copper products used as raw materials for electrolytic refining processes to produce high-purity copper.

Copper Scrap Trade Copper Scrap

Copper waste and scrap materials, including offcuts and defective products, are collected and recycled through melting and refining to produce new copper products.

Copper Sulfate Trade Copper Sulfate

Blue crystalline copper sulfate compounds that are highly soluble in water and used in various applications including agriculture, electroplating, and chemical manufacturing.

Market intelligence

Relevant Events

12 events
Apr 2025

Processing Startup for Copper in Indonesia

Processing Startup Indonesia Copper

Manyar copper smelter expected to restart operations in Q2 2025, resuming processing capacity.

20 Mar 2025

Regulatory Change for Copper in United States

Regulatory Change United States Copper

US President issued an executive order to expedite permitting of copper production projects, affecting the regulatory environment.

17 Mar 2025

Regulatory Change for Copper in Indonesia

Regulatory Change Indonesia Copper

PT Freeport Indonesia granted a six‑month export license for 1.4 million t of copper concentrate, enabling export.

6 Mar 2025

Regulatory Change for Copper in Indonesia

Regulatory Change Indonesia Copper

Indonesia issued a regulation allowing export of unprocessed copper ore during force‑majeure cases.

Mar 2025

Processing Shutdown for Copper in Chile

Processing Shutdown Chile Copper

Glencore suspended operations at the Altonorte copper smelter due to furnace issues, halting production.

6 Dec 2024

Processing Startup for Copper in India

Processing Startup India Copper

Adani Enterprises plans to start processing concentrates at a new copper smelter in Gujarat, with first‑phase capacity of 500,000 t/yr by March 2025, potentially reducing India’s refined copper imports.

Dec 2024

Export Restriction for Copper in Indonesia

Export Restriction Indonesia Copper

Freeport Indonesia’s export license for copper concentrate expired at yearend 2024, restricting exports.

26 Nov 2024

Tariff Change for Copper in United States

Tariff Change United States Copper

U.S. tariff pledge on base metals, including copper, led to price declines, indicating potential future trade restrictions on copper.

Oct 2024

Accident for Copper in Indonesia

Accident Indonesia Copper

Fire at the Manyar copper smelter in October 2024 disrupted processing capacity.

27 Sep 2024

Project Delay for Copper in India

Project Delay India Copper

Adani’s copper smelter faces a slow ramp‑up due to tight supply, delaying full operational capacity and impacting India’s copper import needs.

16 Dec 2019

Mine Opening for Copper in United States

Mine Opening United States Copper

Nevada Copper Corp. began producing copper at the underground Pumpkin Hollow Mine on December 16, 2019.

1 Dec 2019

Processing Shutdown for Copper in United States

Processing Shutdown United States Copper

Maintenance shutdowns at two U.S. smelters, combined with the strike, caused a 7% drop in refined copper production in early December 2019.

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