Term availability of copper 6 copper reserves and resources 6 are. The data and information in this edition cover the 2015 calendar. Download the world factbook 2016 central intelligence agency. Icsg directory of copper mines and plants july 2014. The world copper factbook 2016 international copper study group 3 copper properties and benefits chemical symbol cu atomic number 29 atomic weight 63. Icsg copper market forecast 20152016 where to expect. Generic product activity or name copper synonyms cu. Peru is the world s second largest producer of silver and third largest producer of copper. Nov, 2019 copper is a base metal like nickel, zinc, aluminum, lead, etc. Since copper can be recycled repeatedly, over time recycled copper will surpass mined copper.
Primary copper production starts with the extraction of copper. Zambia had one of the worlds fastest growing economies for the ten years up to 2014, with real gdp growth averaging roughly 6. Context and background copper mine production has been subject to a 36foldincrease from the early 20 th century to today icsg, 2015. The following maps are from the online edition of the world factbook 2016 downloaded july 14, 2016. Chile is currently the largest copper producing country in the world, representing nearly 32% of global copper mine output. World copper production at a glance feeco international inc. Copper supplies are likely to exceed demand in 2014 and 2015. Since 1900, when world production was less than 500 thousand tonnes copper, world copper mine production has grown by 3. The world copper factbook 2016 international copper study group 2 chapter 1. The cia world factbook 2017 the cia world factbook 20 the cia world factbook 2016 desert shield factbook with full color foldout map of region scott 2017 standard postage stamp catalogue, volume 2 countries of the world cf scott 2017 standard postage stamp catalogue. The cia world factbook 2016 by central intelligence agency. Cia world factbook 2016 country maps perrycastaneda map. The indispensable cia world factbook government book talk.
This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Icsg 20152016 world copper supply and demand forecast. Icsg 202014 copper supply and demand forecasts and. The official print version is available from the government printing office. The world copper factbook 2016 about icsg the international copper study group icsg was formally established as an autonomous inter. Increasing market transparency by improving world copper statistics and promoting an exchange of information on production, consumption, stocks, trade, and prices of copper.
Peak copper is the point in time at which the maximum global copper production rate is reached. This is less than an ideal environment for promoting rising copper. It is also the world s largest copper producer, having produced some 5. Migration and remittances factbook 2016 world bank. Chile has the world s largest copper reserves of any country by far, with 200 million metric tons as of 2019. The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. According to the international copper study groups icsg annual world copper factbook, use of refined copper has more than tripled over the past 50 years, with. Commercial bank prime lending rate country ranks stock of narrow money.
During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the original. Page last updated on january 12, 2017 economy overview. The world factbook, prepared by the cia using information from a halfdozen cabinetlevel agencies, profiles basic intelligence on all areas of the world. United states copper metal and scrap use and trade patterns, 19952014 openfile report 20165075. Icsg copper market forecast 20152016 where to expect demand. Other foreign competition laws apply to international copper association, ltd. Minerals and metals fact book 2016 iii preface the purpose of the. Zip file format, for the convenience of visitors who wish to download a personal copy. Minerals and metals fact book 2016 is to provide key information related to canadas exploration, mining, and mineral manufacturing industries in a format that is easy to consult.
East asiasoutheast asia philippines the world factbook. It is designed to promote copper and educate readers about the importance and contribution of copper to society. Migration and remittances factbook 2016 presents numbers and facts behind the stories of international migration and remittances, drawing on authoritative, publicly available data. This referenceidentifies the table in the report where details on that item, from 1996 through 2016, will be found. Close to 100 indicators cover a wide range of areas. Nov 24, 2015 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. For each country, the cia world factbook 2016 includes.
Maps for other years are available on the cia world factbook country maps page. A paper entitled copper industry trade associations and antritrust laws is available upon request. In 25 years, more of the copper used will be recycled than mined. In porphyry copper deposits, copper ore minerals are disseminated in igneous intrusions. The table below lists all the publications available. The factbook provides a broad overview of all facets of. Oecd factbook 2015 2016 is a comprehensive and dynamic statistical publication from the oecd. Nov 04, 2014 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Zambia has had one of the worlds fastest growing economies for the past ten years, with real gdp growth averaging roughly 6. The nations coastal waters are among the richest fishing areas in the world, and fishing accounts for about 20% of budget revenues, 45% of foreign currency earnings. According to the international copper study groups icsg annual world copper factbook, use of refined copper has more than tripled over the past 50 years, with 2017 global production of the red metal at 19. Along with each major statistic on the chart, a reference is shown. Additionally, reports are made to fulfill specific needs to better understand the nickel world. Britains american colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the united states of america following the treaty of paris in 1783.
The world factbook north america united states introduction united states background. Trends in refined capacity, 19972017 thousand metric tonnes copper. Mining is also a growing source of government revenue, rising from % to 30% of total revenue from 2006 to 2016. One industry blog put it this way, most people see metal recycling as something additional to mining.
Oecd factbook 20152016 is a comprehensive and dynamic statistical publication from the oecd. Peru is the worlds second largest producer of silver and third largest producer of copper. Jul 18, 2018 download the world factbook 2016 what. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. The world copper factbook 2010 key physical properties of copper copper properties and benefits chemical symbol cu atomic number 29. Following two decades of continuous growth, low unemployment, contained inflation, very low public debt, and a strong and stable financial system, australia enters 2016 facing a range of growth constraints, principally driven by a sharp fall in global prices of key export commodities. The world copper factbook 2019 international copper study group table of contents about whaticsg i icsg officers and secretariat ii icsg publications iii chapter 1. Copper is a malleable and ductile metallic element that is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity as well as being corrosion resistant and antimicrobial. International copper study group, world copper factbook 2016, p.
Posted below is the central intelligence agencys most popular publication the world factbook in compressed. Percentage share of total capacity, by technology type. Download the world factbook 2016 download the world factbook 2016. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency cia with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. Publications list international nickel study group. Globally, economic copper resources are being depleted with the equivalent production of three worldclass copper mines being consumed annually. Nickel factbook 2018 world nickelbased alloys 2016 metals, scandium, molybdenum, rhenium, selen um,tellurium and rare earth metalsnickel production in south east asia. Environmental analyst lester brown suggested in 2008 that copper might run out within 25 years based on what he considered a reasonable extrapolation of 2% growth per year new copper discoveries. Since copper is a finite resource, at some point in the future new production from mining will diminish, and at some earlier time production will reach a maximum.
Oct 17, 2016 the world copper factbook 2016 about icsg the international copper study group icsg was formally established as an autonomous inter. It is also the worlds largest copper producer, having produced some 5. The international nickel study group publishes data on nickel markets on a monthly basis and also a directory of nickel production facilities every year. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations.
Example marginal copper production consequential lca. Other leading countries in the global copper production as of 2016 were chile, peru, china, the united states, australia, the democratic republic of the congo, zambia, canada, russia, and mexico. Total global copper production from mines amounted to an estimated 21 million metric tons. Supertyphoon haiyan slammed into the eastern philippines on 7 november 20 as the strongest tropical cyclone of the year. Ninety percent of the population works in subsistence agriculture or mineral. The world factbook wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Other leading countries in the global copper production as of 2016 were chile, peru, china, the united states, australia, the democratic republic of. According to the world copper factbook, the latter is the largest copperconsuming industry, with a share of 31 percent in 20. New frontiers in china 2015 chinas nickel mine and refined nickel production 2014 nickel a surface technology material 2014. Total global copper production from mines amounted to. Chile has the worlds largest copper reserves of any country by far, with 200 million metric tons as of 2019. Just before making landfall its maximum sustained winds were 314 kph195 mph, with gusts up to 379 kph235 mph. Nov 24, 2015 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the world s nations.
1533 37 19 472 1218 265 459 1422 1161 82 1635 1321 419 1263 1177 1211 207 992 987 316 1124 1466 45 413 686 1202 941 1312 273 827 86 1034 974 401 656 1279 1438