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Copper Demand Predicted to Grow with Smart Cities

The Promise and Limits of Urban Mining

Urban Mining is a concept that emphasizes the potential of cities, the human habitat and built environment as a source of raw materials. New research, commissioned by the International Copper…

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Copper Demand Predicted to Grow with Smart Cities

Total volume of copper in smart city technology to nearly double by 2025. New research, commissioned by ICA, revealed copper is the material of choice for smart city technology, thanks…

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Every Bit Counts: Markus Lends Laboratory Help at Skellefteå Hospital

In northern Sweden, Markus Nordqvist of Boliden sprang into action to help Skellefteå Hospital’s chemical laboratory as the coronavirus began straining the healthcare industry. During the pandemic onset, International Copper…

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Kennecott the First to Receive the Copper Mark for Responsible Production

August 25, 2020 Kennecott Utah Copper LLC, Rio Tinto’s site in Utah, United States, has become the first producer to be awarded the Copper Mark. To achieve the Copper Mark,…

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Copper Demand Predicted to Grow with Smart Cities

Total volume of copper in smart city technology to nearly double by 2025.

New research, commissioned by ICA, revealed copper is the material of choice for smart city technology, thanks to its unique conductive properties that lead to enhanced efficiency. As the adoption of new copper-based technologies increases, forecasts show copper demand in smart buildings will be a large growth area.

The global study, conducted by the Martec Group, found that total volume of copper in smart city technology is predicted to rise from 2.7 million tonnes in 2019 to 4.8 million tonnes in 2025.

“Our research shows that the deployment of smart city technology will lead to a rise in copper demand. The building and mobility sectors have the highest growth potential as we expect to see significant technological advancement over the next five years. The energy sector, which is more mature, is expected to remain stable at around 25 percent of copper demand over the same time period,” says Emily Bielak, Project Manager at The Martec Group.

Asia and Europe currently lead the world in copper demand for use in smart cities, with 40 percent and 35 percent respectively. However, North America is predicted to increase in share from 20 percent in 2020 to 35 percent in 2030, making it the future leader in copper demand for smart city technology implementation.

To learn more about copper demand in smart city growth, check out:

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The Promise and Limits of Urban Mining

Urban Mining is a concept that emphasizes the potential of cities, the human habitat and built environment as a source…

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Copper Demand Predicted to Grow with Smart Cities

Total volume of copper in smart city technology to nearly double by 2025. New research, commissioned by ICA, revealed copper…

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Every Bit Counts: Markus Lends Laboratory Help at Skellefteå Hospital

In northern Sweden, Markus Nordqvist of Boliden sprang into action to help Skellefteå Hospital’s chemical laboratory as the coronavirus began…

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Kennecott the First to Receive the Copper Mark for Responsible Production

August 25, 2020 Kennecott Utah Copper LLC, Rio Tinto’s site in Utah, United States, has become the first producer to…

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