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20 Minerals
29 Countries
8 Critical risk
3 Very high
// Intelligence brief

Copper (Cu)

HIGH RISK
Overview

The most electrically conductive widely used industrial metal and a foundational material for modern civilization. Copper is embedded in electrical systems, communications infrastructure, military electronics, ammunition, power grids, AI infrastructure, transportation systems, and industrial manufacturing.

Risk score

78/100 — supply chain threat level: High

Primary use cases

Power Grids, Military Electronics, AI Infrastructure, Ammunition