Copper (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Global ranking of copper among most-used metals
Global ranking of copper among most-used metals
Third most-used metal globally
Cut-off ore grade for copper (%)
Cut-off ore grade for copper (%)
0.5% (5 kg per tonne of rock)
% of global copper from chalcopyrite
% of global copper from chalcopyrite
50%
South America's % of global copper production in 2019
South America's % of global copper production in 2019
90%
World's largest copper mine
World's largest copper mine
Escondida (Chile)
China's % of global copper ore imports
China's % of global copper ore imports
43%
Avg copper in UK household (kg)
Avg copper in UK household (kg)
180 kg
Copper recyclability rate (%)
Copper recyclability rate (%)
Virtually 100%
% of global copper demand met by recycling
% of global copper demand met by recycling
40%
Nickname for copper as economic indicator
Nickname for copper as economic indicator
'Dr Copper'