South Africa: Copper production
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| South Africa |
Copper mine production in metric tons |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 28,300 |
| Year | 2021 |
| Measure | metric tons |
| Data availability | 2001 - 2021 |
| Average | 87,088 |
| Min - Max | 28,300 - 141,865 |
| Source | USGS |
The latest value from 2021 is 28300 metric tons, a decline from 29100 metric tons in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 391958 metric tons, based on data from 54 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 2001 to 2021 is 87088 metric tons. The minimum value, 28300 metric tons, was reached in 2021 while the maximum of 141865 metric tons was recorded in 2001.
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