The data and information in this edition cover the 2015 calendar. Nov 24, 2015 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the world s nations. East asiasoutheast asia philippines the world factbook. 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. Jul 18, 2018 download the world factbook 2016 what. The world copper factbook 2016 international copper study group 3 copper properties and benefits chemical symbol cu atomic number 29 atomic weight 63. For each country, the cia world factbook 2016 includes. Download the world factbook 2016 download the world factbook 2016.
Zambia had one of the worlds fastest growing economies for the ten years up to 2014, with real gdp growth averaging roughly 6. The world copper factbook 2018 international copper study group table of contents about icsg i icsg officers and secretariat ii icsg publications iii chapter 1. Icsg copper market forecast 20152016 where to expect demand. Supertyphoon haiyan slammed into the eastern philippines on 7 november 20 as the strongest tropical cyclone of the year. Oecd factbook 20152016 is a comprehensive and dynamic statistical publication from the oecd. Download the world factbook 2016 central intelligence agency.
From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. The world factbook wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. The world factbook, prepared by the cia using information from a halfdozen cabinetlevel agencies, profiles basic intelligence on all areas of the world. The table below lists all the publications available. The world copper factbook 2010 key physical properties of copper copper properties and benefits chemical symbol cu atomic number 29. 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. The world copper factbook 2016 international copper study group 2 chapter 1. Other leading countries in the global copper production as of 2016 were chile, peru, china, the united states, australia, the democratic republic of. Commercial bank prime lending rate country ranks stock of narrow money. Along with each major statistic on the chart, a reference is shown. 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. 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. Posted below is the central intelligence agencys most popular publication the world factbook in compressed.
Icsg directory of copper mines and plants july 2014. Globally, economic copper resources are being depleted with the equivalent production of three worldclass copper mines being consumed annually. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the original. International copper study group, world copper factbook 2016, p. 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. Term availability of copper 6 copper reserves and resources 6 are. Nov, 2019 copper is a base metal like nickel, zinc, aluminum, lead, etc. Oct 17, 2016 the world copper factbook 2016 about icsg the international copper study group icsg was formally established as an autonomous inter. Chile is currently the largest copper producing country in the world, representing nearly 32% of global copper mine output. Just before making landfall its maximum sustained winds were 314 kph195 mph, with gusts up to 379 kph235 mph. The factbook provides a broad overview of all facets of. Minerals and metals fact book 2016 iii preface the purpose of the. 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.
The following maps are from the online edition of the world factbook 2016 downloaded july 14, 2016. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the world s nations. Chile has the world s largest copper reserves of any country by far, with 200 million metric tons as of 2019. Maps for other years are available on the cia world factbook country maps page. Total global copper production from mines amounted to. Since 1900, when world production was less than 500 thousand tonnes copper, world copper mine production has grown by 3. Increasing market transparency by improving world copper statistics and promoting an exchange of information on production, consumption, stocks, trade, and prices of copper. The international nickel study group publishes data on nickel markets on a monthly basis and also a directory of nickel production facilities every year. Context and background copper mine production has been subject to a 36foldincrease from the early 20 th century to today icsg, 2015. 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. Supply and demand forecasts and capacity developments to 2016 don smale secretarygeneral. Peru is the worlds second largest producer of silver and third largest producer of copper. Publications list international nickel study group.
Icsg 202014 copper supply and demand forecasts and. Chile has the worlds largest copper reserves of any country by far, with 200 million metric tons as of 2019. It is also the world s largest copper producer, having produced some 5. Close to 100 indicators cover a wide range of areas.
This is less than an ideal environment for promoting rising copper. 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. Zip file format, for the convenience of visitors who wish to download a personal copy. In 25 years, more of the copper used will be recycled than mined. Mining is also a growing source of government revenue, rising from % to 30% of total revenue from 2006 to 2016. Peru is the world s second largest producer of silver and third largest producer of copper. Trends in refined capacity, 19972017 thousand metric tonnes copper. Example marginal copper production consequential lca.
Page last updated on january 12, 2017 economy overview. As of january 2018, oman has sufficient foreign assets to support its currencys fixed exchange rates. Icsg 20152016 world copper supply and demand forecast. Nov 04, 2014 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2015 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. The indispensable cia world factbook government book talk. 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. Copper supplies are likely to exceed demand in 2014 and 2015. Icsg copper market forecast 20152016 where to expect. Primary copper production starts with the extraction of copper. Cia world factbook 2016 country maps perrycastaneda map. Other foreign competition laws apply to international copper association, ltd. One industry blog put it this way, most people see metal recycling as something additional to mining. New frontiers in china 2015 chinas nickel mine and refined nickel production 2014 nickel a surface technology material 2014.
It is designed to promote copper and educate readers about the importance and contribution of copper to society. Nov 24, 2015 from afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Peak copper is the point in time at which the maximum global copper production rate is reached. Nickel factbook 2018 world nickelbased alloys 2016 metals, scandium, molybdenum, rhenium, selen um,tellurium and rare earth metalsnickel production in south east asia.
Migration and remittances factbook 2016 world bank. Copper is a base metal like nickel, zinc, aluminum, lead, etc. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. Migration and remittances factbook 2016 presents numbers and facts behind the stories of international migration and remittances, drawing on authoritative, publicly available data.
United states copper metal and scrap use and trade patterns, 19952014 openfile report 20165075. According to the world copper factbook, the latter is the largest copperconsuming industry, with a share of 31 percent in 20. 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. 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. The world factbook north america united states introduction united states background. 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. 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. Total global copper production from mines amounted to an estimated 21 million metric tons. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition.
Oecd factbook 2015 2016 is a comprehensive and dynamic statistical publication from the oecd. Additionally, reports are made to fulfill specific needs to better understand the nickel world. The cia world factbook 2016 by central intelligence agency. It is also the worlds largest copper producer, having produced some 5. The world copper factbook 2016 about icsg the international copper study group icsg was formally established as an autonomous inter. Generic product activity or name copper synonyms cu. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations.
In porphyry copper deposits, copper ore minerals are disseminated in igneous intrusions. The official print version is available from the government printing office. World copper production at a glance feeco international inc. A paper entitled copper industry trade associations and antritrust laws is available upon request. 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. Percentage share of total capacity, by technology type. Since copper can be recycled repeatedly, over time recycled copper will surpass mined copper. Ninety percent of the population works in subsistence agriculture or mineral. This referenceidentifies the table in the report where details on that item, from 1996 through 2016, will be found.