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Trucks loaded with copper prepare to leave Tenke Fungurume Mine, one of the largest copper and cobalt mines in the world, in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on June 17, 2023.
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Diversification away from Chinese copper—a critical mineral needed for green energy—has been slow and could be costly, research shows.
“A scenario without China for the copper supply chain would require a substantial increase in processing capacity to meet energy transition targets,” said Nick Pickens, research director of global mining at Wood Mackenzie.
Celene Ignacio is a reporter based in Sydney, Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for S&P Global, BusinessWorld Philippines, and The Manila Times.
