🚨 Global Copper Supply Map – Who Controls the Future?
Copper demand is exploding… but supply is highly concentrated 👀 🌍 Top Copper Reserves (USGS 2026): • 🇨🇱 Chile – 180M tonnes (global leader) • 🇦🇺 Australia – ~100M tonnes • 🇵🇪 Peru – ~80–85M tonnes • 🇨🇩 DRC – ~80–85M tonnes • 🇷🇺 Russia – ~80–85M tonnes
📊 Key Insight: Top 5 countries control 50%+ of global copper reserves
⚡ Why it matters: • EV boom + AI infrastructure = rising copper demand • Power grids & electrification accelerating globally • Supply is limited + harder to extract
📈 Market Impact: Copper is becoming a strategic macro asset, not just an industrial metal
💭 Big Question: Will supply keep up with the next wave of global demand?