EC 231-159-6
Also known as Cu and cuprum.
chemXplore tracks 20 projects producing copper, of which 13 are active.
Of the active ones, 6 new construction, 5 expansion and 2 revamp / retrofit.
7 active projects carry no start-up date yet. The dates themselves, per project, are for subscribers.
Craig makes safety his first priority after two recent site fatalities, flags FY2026 results (US$33bn EBITDA; US$13bn profit), confirms Jansen first production mid next year and 3–4% CAGR to 2035.
Two fatalities at operations; copper output fell amid planned grade declines, maintenance and weather; Jansen Stage 1 is 87% complete and on track for mid‑2027 start; copper prices ~50% higher YoY.
Demand diversification, new industries and above‑ground constraints are driving cross‑border metals trade; Trafigura has deployed $7bn and invested in power, rail, storage and processing.
Automated sensor- and x‑ray-equipped plant to pre-process metal-bearing intermediates, improving valuation, safety and routing within the smelter network; due late 2028.
Polyarylethersulfones (PSU, PESU, PPSU) targeted at fiber-optic connectors, cable jacketing, magnet wire insulation and thermal-management parts, with processing support.
Public tours show energy-from-waste operations, lamp recycling, bottom-ash recovery and a landfill viewpoint across themed routes with music and family activities.
Long-term deal secures copper wire rod supply, increases access to recycled low‑carbon copper and bolsters Europe’s capacity for electrification, energy infrastructure and AI.
Assessment finds no need to revise current recycling efficiency and material recovery targets; calls for continued monitoring and sets next review by 18 August 2031.
Delivery covers crushing, flotation, magnetic separation, filtration and other plant equipment for a 120,000 t/y copper concentrate operation; order ≈EUR 40m.
Contracts cover study and EPCM work for potential Olympic Dam block cave and Carrapateena underground expansion; both projects are subject to BHP final investment decisions.
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The 3 with the most plants, of 10 producers.
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