Summary
Building new roads, bridges and houses pushed the demand up 29%.
More cars, trucks and tractors added 14% more copper use.
Copper is used in wires, cables, motors and many electric parts.
Key Points
4 points1
Copper demand reached 2,100 thousand tonnes, a 12% increase.
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Infrastructure sector growth of 29% was the largest driver.
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Automotive sector contributed a 14% rise in copper use.
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Construction sector added a 9% increase in copper demand.
New Words to Learn
5 wordscopper
a metal that carries electricity and is used in many tools
financial year
the 12‑month period that a country uses for its budget
infrastructure
big projects like roads, bridges and buildings
automotive
related to cars, trucks and other vehicles
construction
building houses, offices and other structures
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