Abstract
Copper, an element which has been resilient enough to stand the test of time
owing to reasons more than only its chemical properties. This docile element
with the symbol Cu and atomic number 29 in the periodic table has stamped its
role in a broad expense of human history for nearly 10,000 years. The cradle
civilizations as Iraq, Egypt, Greece, Sumerian, as well as China have all
recorded early evidence of application of copper in daily life. The linguistic
origin of the name “Copper” can also be traced down to the
principal mining of Copper in Cyprus under the Roman empire wherein it was
named as Cyprium, “metal of Cyprus” later shortened to Cuprum .
The United States and other countries as Chile still have significant reserves
of copper which is mined in large open pit mines. The commercial interest in
copper can be gauged from the almost 500% increase in the prices from a 60
year low in 1999 fuelled by demand thereby putting this element on the hot
list due to such highly fickle prices. The New Scientist opines that planet
earth has only 61 years more of copper supply left as it's excellent
electrical conductivity , high malleability etc have lent it to very wide
range of industrial applications in conducting heat or electricity , building
material applications and alloy mating thereby making it one of the most in
demand metals in the industrialized world today.
Aruvians Rsearch's report on Analyzing China's Copper Industry initiates with
an understanding of the global copper industry delving theoretically into the
basic characteristics of copper, exploration of copper, mining of copper and
also the technologies involved in copper production. The report then further
elaborates on the uses of copper which have led to the development of a global
industry structure which are further explained in the form of various markets
of copper.
The report also critically examines the impact of copper mining on the
environment which is a direct correlation of the rampant consumption of copper
by the lifestyles of the industrialized world.
China which holds a dragon's share of 14% of the world's copper production pie
is credited as the world's second largest copper producer in the report.
China's markets which have experienced strong demand graphs in 2007 and 2008
due to major investments in power generation have on the contrary seen
production problems due to poor power supply at times which have in turn
contributed to difficult market conditions. Aruvians Rsearch has identified
that such market characteristics have made it absolutely essential to deliver
a comprehensive understanding of China's Copper Industry in this report.
Aruvians Rsearch report on China's Copper Industry delivers on a comprehensive
understanding of China's markets by providing in depth profiles of market
players, copper smelters, copper mines, production profile of copper,
consumption patterns and much more. The report further elaborates on
dimensions of copper markets in China, demand mechanics of copper in China and
the report also provides a unique market forecast for copper in Chinese
Industry.
Aruvians Rsearch's report“ Analyzing China's Copper Industry” is a comprehensive
and resourceful research guide on not only the Copper Industry Worldwide, but
also to the Chinese Copper Market and equips the user with a deeper
resourceful understanding of the magnificent role played by copper in the
lifestyles of people worldwide.
Table of Contents
A. Executive Summary
B. Introduction to Copper
- B.1 The Basics of Copper
- B.2 Early History of Copper Mining and Use
- B.3 Pyrometallurgy of Copper
- B.3.1 Vertical Furnace
- B.3.2 Roast Reaction
- B.3.3 Conversion
- B.3.4 Horizontal Furnace
- B.4 Looking at Modern Smelting Processes
- B.5 Release of Sulfur
- B.6 Hydrometallurgy of Copper
- B.6.1 Dump, Heap, & Vat Leaching
- B.6.2 Pressure Leaching
- B.7 Copper vs. Other Metals
- B.7.1 Aluminum
- B.7.2 Gold
- B.7.3 Nickel
- B.7.4 Zinc
C. Looking at the Global Copper Market
- C.1 Overview
- C.2 Trends in Price Movements
- C.3 Global Copper Demand Scenario
- C.4 Global Copper Supply Scenario
- C.5 Copper Mining on the World Map - Major Locations & Trends
- C.6 Copper Mines on the World Map - Major Locations & Trends
- C.7 Size Trends of Copper Mines
- C.8 Impact of Companies on the Global Output of Copper Mines
- C.9 Summing Up
D. Looking at the Chinese Copper Industry
- D.1 Overview
- D.2 Production, Number of Producers, Capacity
- D.3 Copper Demand Remains Strong
- D.4 Trends in the Chinese Copper Market
- D.5 China Copper Industry: Future Outlook
E. Copper Mines in China
- E.1 Zijinshan Copper Mine
- E.2 Yulong Copper Mine
- E.3 Ashele Copper Mine
F. Copper Smelters in China
- F.1 Baiyin
- F.2 Daye
- F.3 Guixi
- F.4 Houma
- F.5 Huludao
- F.6 Jinlong
- F.7 Kunming
- F.8 Shanghai I
- F.9 Shanghai II
- F.10 Shenyang
- F.11 Shi Lu
- F.12 Tongling II
- F.13 Wuhu
- F.14 Yunnan
- F.15 Zhongtiaoshan
G. Leading Industry Contributors
- G.1 Jiangxi Copper Company Limited
- G.2 Shi Lu Copper Industry
- G.3 Yunnan Copper Co
- G.4 China Copper Lead & Zinc Corp
- G.5 Zijin Mining Group Ltd
H. Appendix
I. Glossary of Terms
