South Africa: Copper production

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 South Africa

Copper mine production in metric tons

 Latest value 29,100
 Year 2020
 Measure metric tons
 Data availability 2001 - 2020
 Average 90,027
 Min - Max 29,100 - 141,865
 Source USGS
The latest value from 2020 is 29100 metric tons, a decline from 52500 metric tons in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 387920 metric tons, based on data from 53 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 2001 to 2020 is 90027 metric tons. The minimum value, 29100 metric tons, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 141865 metric tons was recorded in 2001. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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South Africa - Copper production - Recent values chart

Historical series
South Africa - Copper production - historical chart - 2001-2020




Definition: Copper production in metric tons.

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