Copper Mining
Copper is essential to electrification, renewable energy infrastructure, and the global energy transition. Demand for copper is projected to grow significantly as the world builds out EV charging networks, wind turbines, and solar installations. Copper mining costs are typically reported as C1 cash costs (mine-site costs) and AISC (including sustaining capital). Grade trends are closely watched as many large deposits face declining ore quality over time.
KPIs Tracked
Operational metrics collected for every copper producer, sourced from annual and quarterly reports.
Copper Produced
Total copper production in tonnes (t)
C1 Cost (Copper)
C1 cash cost per pound of copper produced (USD/lb)
AISC (Copper)
All-in sustaining cost per pound of copper produced (USD/lb)
Realized Copper Price
Average price received per pound of copper sold (USD/lb)
Copper Grade
Ore grade as a percentage of copper content (%)
Companies (15)
Producing companies with verified copper operational data.
FCXFreeport-McMoRan Inc.SCCOSouthern Copper CorporationTECKTeck Resources LimitedANTOAntofagasta plcFMFirst Quantum Minerals Ltd.LUNLundin Mining CorporationCSCapstone Copper CorpHBMHudbay Minerals Inc.EROEro Copper CorpIVNIvanhoe Mines LtdSFRSandfire ResourcesBHPBHP Group LimitedRIORio Tinto GroupGLENGlencore plcTKOTaseko Mines Ltd
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