铜。一个重要的资源
铜业是全球经济的一个主要贡献者。铜不仅仅是一种开采出来的金属；它提供了就业机会，促进了更高的生活水平。
一吨铜为40辆汽车带来功能，为100,000部移动电话提供动力，使400台计算机的操作成为可能，并为30个家庭分配电力。
在解决对社会至关重要的问题方面，铜可以发挥重要作用。这包括对食品供应、基础设施、减少二氧化碳和可持续发展的贡献。铜业致力于让员工、社区和政府参与解决为社会提供基本材料所遇到的挑战。国际铜业协会的成员和铜价值链上的利益相关者了解他们对环境和他们所处的社区的责任。
Minerals and metals form the backbone of the modern world. No matter where you may call home, you can find copper and materials everywhere you look in your community. Healthcare workers, transportation providers, educators and delivery services rely on copper for critical equipment and for crucial functions, such as electronic devices, electricity delivery and storage, transportation, communication and safe drinking water. From mines and smelters/refiners through to fabricators, the copper industry is committed to providing the raw material and the finished products to assist society through any challenge.
基础设施
Infrastructure relies on copper because of its reliability, efficiency and performance. Copper’s properties are vital for a range of activities including safe energy transmission and efficient transport.
Electrical Grids
(production and delivery of energy and energy storage) Telecommunications
(data centers, networks, cell towers) Water Supply
Healthcare
Construction
Food Chain
Copper not only helps farmers produce more and get products to market, it also helps grocers keep food fresher for longer periods of time.
Fertilizers
Clean Water
(water and waste systems) Energy
(to power equipment)
Medical Devices
Copper-alloy components are essential to deliver life-saving therapies and to improve the quality of life for patients.
Diagnostic Devices
(EEG, MRT)
Surgical Robots
(care and medical robots)
Implants
3d Printing
(human tissues and active implants)
Ventilator Components
Manufacturing
Copper is essential for manufacturing industries that keep global economies working.
Aerospace
Automotive
Clean Tech
Communication
技术
Critical minerals, like copper, keep up connected to each other and working more efficiently.
Computers and Laptops
Artificial Intelligence
(smart buildings - heating and cooling systems)
Renewable Energy Generation
(solar panels and wind turbines)
For more information on copper uses and applications, visit copperalliance.org.