Copper dynamics and horizons: Building sector mitigation and electric vehicle-driven growth

Copper underpins the global transition toward an electrified future. This report presents a comprehensive analysis of copper’s pivotal role in enabling decarbonization efforts, examining current demand-supply dynamics, forecasting future requirements through sophisticated modeling, and evaluating potential strategies for sustainable copper management. The findings presented herein are particularly significant given copper’s unparalleled combination of electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, and ductility that positions it as an indispensable material for electrification and renewable energy systems.