Copper boasts more useful properties that any other metal making it the most important nonferrous commodities today.

Copper is used in every major industry with some of its typical applications including electrical wiring in homes, cars, computers, generators, telephone cables, lights, radios, televisions, water pipes, coins, air conditioners and home heating systems.

Demand for copper is at an all time high with the burgeoning economic growth in countries like China and India.  

China is the world's largest consumer of copper.

Studies had proven that as per capita GDP rises, people spend more money on products that contain copper, such as air-conditioners and electrical appliances. Further increases in living standards see luxury products replace standard products and often these require more copper.