Mining Giants Usha, Rio Tinto and Taseko Move to Address Copper Supply Shortage
Copper is a critical metal needed for everything from wind turbines to batteries for electric vehicles. Estimates expect that by 2025, the supply deficit of copper will have surpassed 200,000 tons. This comes as more individuals globally adopt the use of electric vehicles and more countries pivot to renewable energy. The International Energy Forum argues that to meet increasing demand for copper, over one billion tons of new mining capacity will be required annually until 2050. On average, copper mines need about 20 or so years to come online. With copper mines usually needing years before production can commence, sustained…