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China’s economic stimulus to spark robust copper consumption in 2024 – ET Auto

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The report also highlights that global copper supply may face disruptions due to issues in major producing countries like Chile , Peru, and Panama. In Chile, operational challenges and water supply issues are impacting mine production, while community actions in Peru are expected to affect mining investments and output negatively.

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Caterpillar Foundation awards $12.5M grant to World Resources Institute (WRI) for sustainable cities initiative; focus on key urban centers in China, India and Brazil

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WRI will partner with up to five urban centers to demonstrate how they can use “avoid, shift and improve” strategies to increase energy efficiency, curb greenhouse gas emissions, and improve water quality, urban mobility and land use.

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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2023

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One will provide Internet to rural Peru, two will service airplanes and cruise liners, and the final satellite’s use is yet to be disclosed. The plant will be only the world’s fourth EPR reactor—a third-generation pressurized water design that’s meant to be safer and more efficient than its predecessors. Hurricane-Model Overhaul U.S.

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Adani Group’s USD 1.2-bn copper plant to boost India’s metal production – ET Auto

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India’s copper production has been unable to meet this demand, and domestic supply disruptions have led to a higher dependency on imported copper. Also, upcoming mining projects across the globe are likely to boost the supply of copper concentrate in the medium term, leading to a demand-supply balance.

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