Published on 29 Apr 2024 on Insider Monkey via Yahoo Finance
In this article, we will be discussing the Top 20 Copper Producing Countries in The World. If you want to skip our detailed analysis of the global copper sector, along with all-share buyout proposal by BHP Group, go directly to the Top 5 Copper Producing Countries In The World.
Copper; the first metal manipulated by humans, still stands as one of the most important metals. From its use in mobile phones, laptops, homes, and automobiles, copper is the third most used metal in the world. According to USGS, an average US resident requires 12 pounds of copper each year to sustain their lifestyle. Furthermore, it is believed that this demand is going to continue to grow in years to come.