As demand for copper surges due to its use in electronics and renewable energy, there's a growing realization in mainstream media of potential future shortages.
TL;DR the world is running out of easily extracted copper at an alarming rate
There’s a big interest in copper mining development right now because of this shortage. Alternatively, I imagine recyclers are getting creative with new methods.
There’s a big interest in copper mining development right now because of this shortage. Alternatively, I imagine recyclers are getting creative with new methods.
You never know, China could start developing mining infrastructure of their own too.
They’re the 3rd largest producer of copper, globally