Useful links:
Copper Trends 
The Copper Trends website has regularly updated international news and trends about copper.
Copper Use in Current and Future Applications
Reports on research for European copper markets are available on the ECI market intelligence portal.
Organisations
CRU
CRU is an independent business analysis and consultancy group focused on the mining, metals, power, cables, fertilizer and chemical sectors. Founded in the late 1960s and still privately owned to ensure its independence, the group employs more than 200 experts in London, Beijing, Santiago, Sydney and key centres within the United States.
The International Copper Study Group (ICSG)
Established in 1992, is an intergovernmental organization that serves to increase copper market transparency and promote international discussions and cooperation on issues related to copper. The ICSG is the only forum solely dedicated to copper where industry, its associations and governments can meet and discuss common problems and objectives.
The International Wrought Copper Council (IWCC)
Founded in 1953, is a trade association for the copper fabricating industry. Currently, the IWCC has Members throughout Europe and Japan, Australia, China, Irac, India, Mexico, Malaysia, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan and the USA. Its role is to facilitate communication within the industry and to represent its interests. The IWCC therefore works closely with other organisations connected to the copper industry. The copper and copper alloy fabricating industry produces wire, tube, sheet, strip and rods in copper, brass, bronze and other alloys which are used in thousands of applications in buildings, power transmission, communications, transport and industry. Website provides summary statistics on production and demand for semi-manufactures in Europe, Japan, USA and China. |
