India, Sept. 26 -- The report adopts a qualitative research methodology supplemented by extant quantitative analysis from the Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) of copper demand projections. We have adopted the following sequence of steps:

The global copper landscape is highly concentrated, with a few geographies dominating its extraction and China owning over 44% of global processing capacity. The copper supply chain is vulnerable to geopolitical turmoil, resource nationalism, regulatory and governance challenges, and sustainability concerns. By 2050, global refined copper demand is projected to reach 50 million tonnes, driven by energy transition and industrialisation needs.

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