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"An electric car contains 80 kg of copper, compared with 20 kg in a conventional one," he notes, while "a wind turbine contains between four and ten tons of copper per megawatt."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Additionally, Goldman Sachs predicts that central bank demand will remain a fundamental pillar of support, averaging about 60 metric tons monthly, once price volatility dissipates.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

About $250 million to $300 million in capital expenditure is still needed to finish infrastructure upgrades and increase production to 75,000 tons of copper and 15,000 tons of cobalt annually, according to Powch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Aluminum is another common material that is shipped through the strait in significant quantities, with Gulf countries supplying around 8% of the world’s aluminum supply, equal to about 6.16 million metric tons in 2025.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

There were tons of other kids too, from all over the building.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff